Dental Assisting Programs
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Responsibilities may include preparing and sterilizing equipment, preparing patients for treatment, assisting during procedures, and providing oral healthcare instructions. May also perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, billing, and insurance coding.
This program is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which can give you an employment advantage over students completing non-accredited programs.
Why Consider Medical Assistant?
- As a key member of a healthcare team, your ability to show concern for others while actively listening to them is a significant asset.
- Your attention to detail will be valued as you clean, sterilize, organize, and assemble routine or specialty surgical instruments.
- You will typically interact with patients before other healthcare team members by gathering information, measuring vital signs, and collecting specimens.
- A Medical Assistant diploma can be the starting point for a satisfying career in the healthcare industry, which offers a wide variety of opportunities.
| Dental Assisting | Part of a Career Pathway |
Program Transfers |
Offered completely online |
Shared Program |
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| Lakeshore | Dental Assisting at Lakeshore |