Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions – Clearwater
UMA gives you personalized attention as you train for a career as a dental assistant with expanded functions. Professionals in this field may hold a position as dental assistant, dental office assistant, dental lab technician and more. Students get the best of both learning formats, accessing academic lectures online, in real time, while still receiving lab training in-person, on campus.
Some skills you’ll learn as a student:
- Fabricate temporary crowns
- Sterilize and prepare instrument trays
- Obtain dental impressions
Typically, students complete this diploma program in 11 months or this associate degree program in 20 months.1 When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam for certification. And job search assistance service is included in tuition.
The Dental Assistant field is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028. (Source: BLS)