Dental Support Assistant Certification Prep Program
MedCertify’s online Dental Support Assistant program prepares students for AMT’s Dental Assistant RDA certification and an exciting new career in the dental field. In 6 months or less, you will learn, at your own pace, the skills needed to be a certified Dental Support Assistant. Along with certification prep and job training, our staff will help you enter the workforce through career development.
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Jump-start a Rewarding New Career!
Online
Course Style
6 Months
Duration
Courses
Total Flexibility
Online, on-demand training so you can study at your time and pace on any device – total flexibility.
6-Month Access
Students will have 6-months unlimited access to all the training materials.
Student Coaching
Online support with student success coaches. Our dedicated coaches will be available to answer any questions.
Mentor Support
Take advantage of weekday and weekend online live Teams mentoring sessions.
Certification Prep
Our courses will prepare you for industry recognized certification exams. You will be provided with assessments as well certification prep and professional guidance.
Career Development
Personalized support with career counseling and effective job search strategies. You will learn resume writing, interview preparation, career development and much more!
Courses
- Medical Terminology with A&P
- OSHA/HIPAA
- Medical Office Productivity 2021
- Professional Office Development
- Dental Support Technician
- Career Development
- Program Total Duration: 22 Weeks
- 6 Weeks
- 5 Weeks
- 4 Weeks
- 4 Weeks
- 3 Weeks
- 22 Weeks
Dental support and Dental Sciences – 6 Weeks
Nutrition and Assisting with Diagnostics and Prevention – 5 Weeks
Dental Radiography and Restorative Procedures – 4 Weeks
Assist with Comprehensive Patient Care and Dental Practice Management – 4 Weeks
Office Productivity, Professional Office Development, and Career Development – 3 Weeks
Total Duration – 22 Weeks
A Dental Support Assistant can perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. Dental Support Assistants may perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist the dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist dentists in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Career & Certification
Dental Assistant (RDA)
American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a not-for-profit association of allied health professionals. In addition to certification, AMT provides members ongoing support to maintain skills and competencies, learn and grow in their chosen professions, and sustain quality in the workplace.
- Dentist Office – General Dentistry/Pediatric Dentistry
- Specialty Dental Offices – Orthodontist, Endodontist, etc
Employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 56,400 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Mentor Support
Students will have 6-months access to all the training material.
Exam Fee
One certification exam fee is covered by us with tuition. *Ask for more details.
Tuition
Financing Options Are Available
Students who enroll in MedCertify’s career training programs come from different backgrounds. Whether you’re a first-time student, recently unemployed or just seeking a new career, we provide different financing and scholarship opportunities to help pay for your education. Please speak with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your financing options and opportunities.