Credit Certificate Program (320P) - Harrisburg

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA)

About the career

Dental assisting clinical application for FALL 2012 ON-LINE using Survey Monkey  (Deadline to apply for Fall '12 is May 15)

Admission Criteria and Essential Qualifications (and Shadow Form) (pdf) rev. 9/10
Course requirements/suggested schedule
Policies Affecting Program Admission
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program
Estimated Expenses (pdf) rev 5/11

Positions Available
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program

Selective program. Admission to the college doesn't guarantee admission to the clinical component of the program.

Length of Program and College Degree Conferred
The dental assistant program is 40 credits in length, sequenced in two semesters, with the awarding of a certificate upon successful completion. Completion time can vary depending on a candidate's background and need for identified preparatory skills and coursework and the student's rate of study. The complete program is available only at the Harrisburg Campus. Other required courses offered at other campuses and sites. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. A majority of other states require dental assistants to be DANB certified (CDA) or state registered. Many of the states that require state registration will accept DANB results. Graduates are eligible to continue for another 6 credits in Expanded Function.

Dental Assisting Contacts
If you have specific questions about the Dental Assistant program, contact:
Debra Nickey
(717) 221-1731 or (800) 222-4222 ext. 1731