Program Description
The Basic Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition and retention.
This TCC is an embedded certificate within the dental assisting diploma.
Career Information
Occupation
Dental Assistants
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 31% nationally and 21% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $33,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
Career Coach
Please select the following link to review additional career information on Career Coach.
Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Additional Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be 17 years of age
- Must be CRP certified from the American Heart Association- Basic LIfe Support (BLS) course before entering the occupational courses.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Cartrelle Clayton
Dental Assisting Program Director
cclatyon@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4412
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 14
Estimated Program Cost: $3,090
Course Outline
Curriculum
Occupational Courses (17 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 14
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to prepare dental operatory for dental procedures.
2. The graduate will be able to maintain OSHA standards for infection control.
3. The graduate will be able to prepare patient for dental procedures, reviewing vital signs, medical history and answering questions.
4. The graduate will be able to perform 4-handed dental techniques.