Course Information
Course OutlineThe subjects below are covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience. The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of clinical, “hands on” training in our state-of-the-art practicing dental office. During the course of study, the students learn the operation of all equipment, instrumentation and materials commonly used in a general dental practice. All students receive in excess of 8 hours of instruction in radiology.
TuitionThe tuition covers all costs for the course (see below for details). Lunch is not provided, however several eating establishments are within short driving distance or you can bring your lunch.
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CommitmentThe course will be offered twice a year and run 14 weeks at a time: 8 classroom hours for the first 10 weeks for a total of 80 classroom hours of instruction then 4 additional weeks to complete clinical requirements. This will include lecture material as well as clinical "hands on" training. There will be several quizzes, both practical and didactic, plus a midterm and final exam. Students are expected to maintain a grade of 75% and above in order to pass the course. All students are subject to random drug testing.
In addition, there is a MANDATORY minimum of 75 interning hours over the course of the 14 week class which totals to approximately 220 course work hours. |
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Details of Extensive Clinical Training
There will be several quizzes, both practical and didactic, plus a midterm and final exam. Students are expected to maintain a grade of 75% and above in order to pass the course.
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Tuition and Financial Arrangements
we do offer payment plans and options
The tuition for the DENTAL ASSISTING course of study offered by this institution is:
$3,795 “Early Bird” Special – This offer is available for those who register at least 60 days prior to the first day of next available class, if spots are available
$4,295 – Tuition for those who register up until the day before class begins
Scholarships may be available to those students currently attending class
*A 5% discount will be applied to students who pay in full with either cash or check at the time of registration.
The course will be offered twice a year and run every Saturday for 14 weeks at a time: 8 classroom hours for the first 10 weeks for a total of 80 classroom hours of instruction then 4 additional weeks to complete clinical requirements. Classroom hours will be from 8-5 with a lunch break from 12-1. This will include lecture material as well as clinical "hands on" training. In addition, there is a MANDATORY minimum of 75 interning hours over the course of the 14 week class which totals to approximately 220 course work hours.
The above tuition covers all costs for the course (except for a pair of brown scrubs). We do offer different payment plans and options, please e-mail or call us for more information. Lunch is not provided, however several eating establishments are within short driving distance or you can bring your lunch.
The tuition fee includes all of the following:
-Textbook: "Modern Dental Assisting”, Torres & Ehrlich, 9th Edition (Saunders)
-Textbook: "Concepts in Dental Assisting", Richard Erickson, DDS, 2nd, Edition (DCI
Publishing)
-All training and visual aids, materials, and dental supplies used in the clinical training.
-Use of all equipment and instrumentation with actual hands on training during the course of study. There are no hidden costs or expenses once you get started.
-A Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting, Dental Assistant pin, and a letter of recommendation to those who qualify outlining your training and experience will be awarded to all students who have attained a 75% or above grade average.
-Dental x-ray training in accordance with state regulations.
-Training in all phases of General Dentistry, including Endodontics, Crown & Bridge, Cosmetic Bonding, Amalgam Restorations, Impressions, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, 4-handed dentistry, front desk, and much more!
-Actual clinical experience and live patient practice.
-All training is done by dental professionals in a practicing dental office, not a classroom.
Refunds and Cancellations
A graduation certificate and pin will only be awarded to those students attaining a 75% or above grade average. Those students whose grade average is below 75% will not receive a certificate but will be allowed to retake the entire course (if desired) at a reduced fee of $2000.
A full refund will be made only if withdrawal from the class is done within 2 weeks from the date the student registered. If withdrawal is made after two-weeks, but before two months of the program starting, a $400 charge will be applied. If cancelation is made within two months of the class start date, he/she will not be refunded their deposit ($850). If the student does not show up for class the first day, he/she will not get their deposit back, and will be charged for each class until their withdrawal from the class is declared. Any charges incurred by North Alabama Dental Assisting Program will be subtracted from the refund. This includes, but is not limited to, processing fees for CareCredit, credit cards, books, materials, supplies, etc. The funds will be refunded in the manner in which they were paid, i.e., if you paid in cash, you will be refunded in cash. If you pay with a credit card, the money will be refunded to your credit card.
If cancellation is made after the first class but prior to the second class, the student will be charged $500.00 for the first session (plus the cost of the deposit). For cancellations during Class 2 through 5, $400.00 per session will be charged plus $500.00 for the first session. No refunds will be given after the fifth session of the course. In addition to the charge for each class session, the student will be responsible for any charges incurred by North Alabama Dental Assisting Program. This includes, but is not limited to, processing fees for CareCredit, credit cards, books, materials, supplies, etc. The funds will be refunded in the manner in which they were paid.
Those wishing to cancel for illness or personal reasons may resume their course of study in the next class series with no penalty and may repeat the already completed sessions if desired at no additional charge or pick up where they left off.
$3,795 “Early Bird” Special – This offer is available for those who register at least 60 days prior to the first day of next available class, if spots are available
$4,295 – Tuition for those who register up until the day before class begins
Scholarships may be available to those students currently attending class
*A 5% discount will be applied to students who pay in full with either cash or check at the time of registration.
The course will be offered twice a year and run every Saturday for 14 weeks at a time: 8 classroom hours for the first 10 weeks for a total of 80 classroom hours of instruction then 4 additional weeks to complete clinical requirements. Classroom hours will be from 8-5 with a lunch break from 12-1. This will include lecture material as well as clinical "hands on" training. In addition, there is a MANDATORY minimum of 75 interning hours over the course of the 14 week class which totals to approximately 220 course work hours.
The above tuition covers all costs for the course (except for a pair of brown scrubs). We do offer different payment plans and options, please e-mail or call us for more information. Lunch is not provided, however several eating establishments are within short driving distance or you can bring your lunch.
The tuition fee includes all of the following:
-Textbook: "Modern Dental Assisting”, Torres & Ehrlich, 9th Edition (Saunders)
-Textbook: "Concepts in Dental Assisting", Richard Erickson, DDS, 2nd, Edition (DCI
Publishing)
-All training and visual aids, materials, and dental supplies used in the clinical training.
-Use of all equipment and instrumentation with actual hands on training during the course of study. There are no hidden costs or expenses once you get started.
-A Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting, Dental Assistant pin, and a letter of recommendation to those who qualify outlining your training and experience will be awarded to all students who have attained a 75% or above grade average.
-Dental x-ray training in accordance with state regulations.
-Training in all phases of General Dentistry, including Endodontics, Crown & Bridge, Cosmetic Bonding, Amalgam Restorations, Impressions, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, 4-handed dentistry, front desk, and much more!
-Actual clinical experience and live patient practice.
-All training is done by dental professionals in a practicing dental office, not a classroom.
Refunds and Cancellations
A graduation certificate and pin will only be awarded to those students attaining a 75% or above grade average. Those students whose grade average is below 75% will not receive a certificate but will be allowed to retake the entire course (if desired) at a reduced fee of $2000.
A full refund will be made only if withdrawal from the class is done within 2 weeks from the date the student registered. If withdrawal is made after two-weeks, but before two months of the program starting, a $400 charge will be applied. If cancelation is made within two months of the class start date, he/she will not be refunded their deposit ($850). If the student does not show up for class the first day, he/she will not get their deposit back, and will be charged for each class until their withdrawal from the class is declared. Any charges incurred by North Alabama Dental Assisting Program will be subtracted from the refund. This includes, but is not limited to, processing fees for CareCredit, credit cards, books, materials, supplies, etc. The funds will be refunded in the manner in which they were paid, i.e., if you paid in cash, you will be refunded in cash. If you pay with a credit card, the money will be refunded to your credit card.
If cancellation is made after the first class but prior to the second class, the student will be charged $500.00 for the first session (plus the cost of the deposit). For cancellations during Class 2 through 5, $400.00 per session will be charged plus $500.00 for the first session. No refunds will be given after the fifth session of the course. In addition to the charge for each class session, the student will be responsible for any charges incurred by North Alabama Dental Assisting Program. This includes, but is not limited to, processing fees for CareCredit, credit cards, books, materials, supplies, etc. The funds will be refunded in the manner in which they were paid.
Those wishing to cancel for illness or personal reasons may resume their course of study in the next class series with no penalty and may repeat the already completed sessions if desired at no additional charge or pick up where they left off.
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