Dental Assistant at Northern Virginia Community College | Trade School Go
    Northern Virginia Community College
    Certificate
    Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
    $5,891
    In-State Tuition
    6 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Annandale, VA
    Location

    About This Program

    Dental Assisting/Assistant program at Northern Virginia Community College

    Types of Dental Assistants

    Dental Assistant (DA)
    Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
    Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
    Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)
    Orthodontic Assistant
    Oral Surgery Assistant
    Pediatric Dental Assistant
    Dental Radiography Assistant

    What You'll Learn:

    • Medical record-keeping
    • General office duties
    • Reception and patient intake
    • Scheduling
    • Equipment maintenance and sterilization
    • Basic radiography
    • Pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction
    • Chairside assisting
    • Taking tooth and mouth impressions
    • Supervised practice

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$5,891/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$12,409/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    61%
    Receive Any Aid
    7%
    Receive Federal Aid
    20%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $5,339
    Avg Loan Amount
    15%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $70,727
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    33
    Earnings Cohort Size
    $20,250
    Median Debt
    $215/mo
    Estimated Monthly Payment

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.0601 (Dental Assistant)

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