Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Houston is home to the largest medical center in the world and is a leader in healthcare. The dental assistant program provides a foundation of medical language, anatomy, and procedure that will be used in all dental career paths. Students in the dental assisting program will learn how to provide patient care and chairside support by assisting Dentists and Dental Hygienists with dental procedures such as fillings, dental impressions, and X-rays.
Program Content
- Employability Skills
- Technology in Healthcare
- Ethics and Legal responsibilities
- Data and Measurement in Healthcare
- Health Informatics and Recordkeeping
Certifications Available
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
Career
Opportunities
- Dental Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Dentist
- Surgical Technologists
Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)
- Average wage/year
$29,598 - 213,071 - Job openings/year
12,516 - 30% Job Growth by 2030
Program of Study
High School endorsement: Public Service
Level 1
Principles of Health Science
Level 2
Medical Terminology
Level 3
Health Science Theory with Clinicals
Level 4