About
Kapiʻolani Community College’s Dental Assisting Program in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers certificate pathways for people preparing to work as clinical and administrative assistants in dental offices, clinics, and other dental practice settings. The Certificate of Achievement leads to eligibility for the Dental Assisting National Board examination to become Certified Dental Assistants; a shorter Certificate of Competence pathway is also available. The primary Certificate of Achievement pathway spans two semesters, while its courses are offered in the spring semester; the Certificate of Competence is a one-semester, daytime curriculum. Admission is selective and requires meeting program eligibility and selection criteria, maintaining good academic standing with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher at Kapiʻolani Community College, completing the program application, and attending a mandatory Health Careers information session within one year of application submission.
At a glance
- Leads to: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Kapiʻolani Community College
Kapiʻolani Community College is a college in Honolulu, Hawaii, with academic pathways spanning liberal arts, arts and humanities, business, computer science and information technology, culinary and hospitality, education, healthcare, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences. Its healthcare-related training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The college also provides nursing, emergency medical services, health sciences, and non-credit program options. Its academic resources include a general catalog, class availability tools, continuing education, specialized support services, and campus programs organized by broad fields of study.