About
The Dental Assistant certificate program is designed to prepare you for this exciting and fast-paced career. In the classroom you’ll study topics including infection control, dental charting, preparing patients, basic chairside assisting, identifying and using various dental materials, instruments and handpieces, tray set-up and procedures, and business administration procedures. You will then have the opportunity to practice your new skills in clinical rotations.
Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the “Radiation Health & Safety” (RHS) and the “Infection Control Exam” (ICE) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification, as required by law, in the state of Connecticut. The DANB, RHS, and ICE exams are administered by computer at PROMETRICS Testing Centers.
Organization
Three Rivers Community College
Three Rivers Community College
Three Rivers Community College is a public community college that is part of the Connecticut State Community College system, offering over 300 credit and non-credit degrees and certificates across multiple campuses in Connecticut. The college provides flexible learning options with 70% of students taking at least one online or hybrid course, focusing on expanding educational opportunities and career pathways in diverse fields such as Architecture, Arts, Automotive, Business, Communication, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice.
Highlights:
- Offers over 300 programs with affordable tuition and flexible online or hybrid learning options
- Part of the Connecticut State Community College system with extensive reach and flexible learning options
- Provides open access to high-quality learning opportunities
- Aspires to be a college of choice with a reputation for innovation, quality, and accessibility