About
Valley Medical Institute’s Dental Assistant Program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, trains students to support dentists with chairside procedures, radiography, laboratory work, and dental office tasks. The program prepares students to sit for DANB’s ICE exam, which supports Connecticut’s infection control certification requirement for dental assistants. Instruction is delivered in person through classroom theory and hands-on practice in the school’s dental operatory. The primary day and evening schedules run for six weeks, while a Saturday schedule runs for 15 weeks. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old, have a high school diploma or GED or pass the VMI entrance exam, and demonstrate English proficiency.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: DANB’s ICE exam for Connecticut dental assistant infection control certification
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Valley Medical Institute
Valley Medical Institute
Valley Medical Institute, headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, US, is a wellness and fitness services provider focused on medical and dental career training. It offers programs such as Certified Nurse’s Aide and Dental Assistant, along with refresher courses. The institute employs a unique teaching approach that blends classroom learning with practical hands-on experience and role-playing of real-life scenarios, including externships, to enhance students' earning potential and prepare them for multi-skilled careers. They also accommodate students' schedules by offering flexible course times.
Highlights:
- Offers a unique blend of classroom learning and real work experience with externships
- Focuses on enhancing earning potential through practical training
- Provides flexible scheduling to accommodate students' real-life commitments
- Emphasizes hands-on training and practical experience in its phlebotomy program
- Curriculum includes in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, particularly the circulatory system