Ivy Tech Community College’s Dental Assisting program in Noblesville, Indiana, prepares students for dental assisting roles and for credentials including Certified Dental Assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board Exam, Indiana Limited Dental Radiology License, and Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate of completion. The primary Associate of Applied Science pathway is full-time and daytime, with primarily in-person courses and some online general education options, and runs 4-5 semesters; a shorter Technical Certificate pathway is also available. Admission requires completion of ENGL 111 English Composition, HLHS 101 Medical Terminology, and COMM 101 or COMM 102 with a grade of C or higher. Applicants without qualifying prior academic or test records must complete the Knowledge Assessment and required remedial courses and co-requisites. Clinical participation also requires background and drug screening, a physical examination, immunization documentation, tuberculosis testing, and current basic life support CPR certification.

At a glance

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• Leads to: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board Exam; Indiana Limited Dental Radiology License; Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate of completion
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)