About
Phoenix College's Dental Assisting program in Phoenix, Arizona, is a Certificate of Completion program that prepares students for dental assisting work through foundational science, communication, dental assisting, radiography, and clinical externship coursework. The curriculum includes Dental Assisting I through IV, Dental Radiography, Dental Radiography Laboratory, Dental Issues Seminar, and a sequence of clinical externship courses. The published pathway is organized as a full-time sequence across four terms, with courses arranged by term and some alternatives available for selected requirements. Admission to Dental Assisting I requires acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program or permission of the Program Director. Related coursework also carries prerequisites, including qualifying grades in anatomy and composition courses, and later dental assisting courses require successful completion of earlier courses.
Organization
Phoenix College
Phoenix College is a college in Phoenix, Arizona, offering career preparation and associate-level education. Its occupational fields include Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Nursing, AAS, and Phlebotomy. The college also supports transfer to Arizona’s three universities and other partner universities through associate degree study. International students are welcomed, and high school students can access opportunities to begin college education while still in high school. Phoenix College operates a main campus along with a Center for Nursing Excellence and a Center of Excellence for Healthcare Education in Phoenix. Community services include a dental clinic, and the institution provides student life, athletics, library, and career services alongside its academic offerings.