About
Prepare to work as a clinical assistant; infection control manager; practice manager; or dental hygiene assistant and/or receptionist in dental offices, dental clinics and public health facilities.
You’ll get training to provide basic, supplemental and supportive dental services alongside licensed dental professionals. The curriculum includes instruction in the dental sciences, materials, radiography, office management, preventative dentistry and general chair side procedures.
Courses are offered during the day, evening and weekends during fall, spring and summer semesters.
With two semesters and completion of major courses, you can earn a career enhancement certificate and be able to sit for Ohio’s dental assistant certification exam. After completing career enhancement certificate courses, you’re also eligible to apply for the Ohio dental assistant’s radiographer certificate. With four additional semesters of study, you can earn an associate of science degree with a major in dental assisting.*
Organization
Stark State College - Akron
Stark State College Akron
Higher education institution offering 20 full degree programs and 7 certificate options at its Akron campus, with headquarters in North Canton, OH. The college maintains a 17:1 student-teacher ratio and partners with over 30 universities for transfer pathways. It emphasizes affordability with the lowest tuition in the area and flexible scheduling, including day, evening, and online classes. Students benefit from high-quality, relevant, and accessible education.
Highlights:
- Unique direct connect partnership with The University of Akron for dual admission and seamless transfer to bachelor's degrees
- Phlebotomy technician program delivered in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and online classes with flexible scheduling options including day and evening sessions
- Phlebotomy program is approximately 190 course hours in duration