About
The Dental Assistant certification program at Ivy Tech Community College - Hamilton County is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the dental industry. With a curriculum that covers topics such as dental anatomy, radiography, and infection control, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to assist dentists and provide quality patient care. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam and become a licensed dental assistant.
Organization
Ivy Tech Community College - Hamilton County
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is a public higher education institution with over 40 locations statewide, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. As Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, it offers diverse programs including entrepreneurship and building construction management. The college is deeply committed to workforce development, supporting 10 annual start dates, free credentials via NextLevel Jobs, guaranteed transfer pathways to Indiana 4-year schools, local scholarships, and dual credit for high school students. Its teaching approach emphasizes excellence and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed.
Highlights:
- Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution
- Nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system
- Offers over 25 diverse programs
- Supports 10 annual start dates
- Provides free credentials via NextLevel Jobs
- Guaranteed transfer pathways to Indiana 4-year schools
- Offers local scholarships
- Provides dual credit for high school students
- Notable Phlebotomy Technician certificate program prepares students for national certification
- Phlebotomy program includes hands-on clinical practice in an accelerated 8-week format