About
Dental Assisting at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota, prepares students for work as dental assistants through classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, patient care, dental office administration, radiography, orthodontics, and clinical practice. The primary pathway is an Associate of Applied Science degree requiring 20 months across four semesters and one summer session, with 70.5 credits required for graduation. An optional exit point after the first year provides a Certified Dental Assistant Diploma. The program’s curriculum includes preclinical science, dental and oral anatomy, oral health, dental materials, clinical skills, pharmacology and medical emergencies, and advanced clinical skills. A part-time hybrid e-degree pathway is also available and extends the degree pathway to 23 months. The published course outline does not state admission requirements.
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Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a technical college in Watertown, South Dakota, preparing students for careers in Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, and Registered Nursing fields. Its broader academic offerings include occupational programs in automotive technology, aviation maintenance, building trades, cosmetology, diesel technology, energy technology, heavy equipment operation, information systems, precision machining, robotics, and welding. The college also provides non-degree certificates, non-degree courses, apprenticeship programs, hybrid or E-Degrees, corporate education, adult education and literacy, and general education. Additional study areas include agriculture, business, financial services, law enforcement, natural resources management, occupational therapy assistance, physical therapist assistance, and surgical technology.