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Dental Assisting

9–12 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Chairsideradiographyinfection controldental materials

Course & assessment plan

8 courses · 1,800 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
DANB CDAIndustry certificationDental Assisting National Board
State Dental RadiologyState licensethe state (or national) licensing board

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Rehab & Vision: Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide → Optician / Optical Technician → Dental Assisting

In the Museum of VoTech

DANB CDAState Dental Radiology

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