About
The Dental Assisting Certificate program provides the skills and knowledge necessary to assist at chairside in the dental environment. The program prepares students to perform clinical supportive procedures, some clinical procedures on patients (such as oral-health instruction), to perform laboratory procedures, and basic office procedures. Students also gain knowledge into the legal provisions and regulations pertinent to the Massachusetts Dental Practice Act and dental auxiliary utilization. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board exam which awards the credential of Certified Dental Assistant. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in small clinical and lab settings, as well as through the internship experience and Service-Learning activities. The part time option (2 years) is designed for matriculated students who are not able to carry the full course load of 15+ credits per semester.
Organization
Middlesex Community College - Lowell
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College, a key institution supported by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, offers a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program delivered in-person through classroom sections, ensuring hands-on learning. The college is committed to student benefits, notably offering free community college education to eligible Massachusetts residents through programs like MassEducate and MassReconnect, which also provide allowances for books and supplies. This commitment underscores a focus on accessible and impactful higher education.
Highlights:
- Free Community College Education For Eligible Massachusetts Residents Through MassEducate And MassReconnect Programs
- Allowances For Books And Supplies For Certain Students
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program Includes 120 Hours Of Theory And Skills Lab Training Plus A 100-120 Hour Clinical Placement
- Graduates Can Independently Sit For A National Phlebotomy Certification Exam