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Become a Dental Assistant

Prepare for a successful dental career with training at FCC. Develop your skills, enhance your credentials, and gain industry-recognized certifications.

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Course Sequence Order
• CAH145 or ADE646 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
• CAH272 Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
• CAH273 Oral Radiography

Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Four-eight months
• Timing: Day and Evening classes
• Hybrid Format: In-person and online participation required

Requirements
• English reading and listening skills.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR card or registration in CPR Basic Life Support (SAF157).
• Oral Radiography requires dental assisting and/or dental anatomy knowledge, dental assisting experience or successful completion of a dental assisting program.

Program Costs (approximate)*
• Tuition & Class Fees: $1,950 to $3,050
• Registration Fees
• Textbooks
• Financial Assistance Options
• Exam Fees: See "Credentials & Certifications"

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate
• DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant Certification
• DANB Radiation Health and Safety Certification
• Maryland General Dental Assisting Certification

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
• CAH145 - Any of following certifications/licenses: CNA, CMA/CCMA (or other Medical Assistant certification), LPN, RN, EMT-B or EMT-I, CRT, AEMT or Paramedic.
• SAF157 - Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR Card valid through program end date.

Career Pathways
Learn more about Dental Assistant career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
* Contact Healthcare Careers at HealthcareCareers@frederick.edu for more information.