Take the first step to a rewarding career. Drury’s Pre-Certification Training are non-degree programs designed to provide students with practical training to gain employment in a variety of fields. The Dental Assisting program does not grant academic credit but may qualify students to sit for credentialing exams in their chosen field.
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The programs below are eligible to receive Fast Track funding:
Average starting salary: $53,380*
Average starting salary: $58,040*
2-4 Months – $1,699.00
Average starting salary: $42,660*
The Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field.
The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.
After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
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Missouri Dental Assisting Skills |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification |
*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statstics Missouri wage estimates.
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