Essentials of Dental Assisting

 

ABOUT THIS COURSE  

Who should take this course? This course is designed for the individual who wants to learn more about the profession of dental assisting.  If you are not now registered with the State of Tennessee as a dental assistant, we will help you with that process.  .

How is the course organized? The course has a didactic portion and a clinical portion.  Much of the didactic material will be provided online.   After you register and pay for the course, you will be able to "sign in" and begin taking the online portion.  a Go to "see a sample" at the top of the page to get a feel for the online portion. 

What is included in the course? Besides basic dental assisting skills, the course also includes  training in radiology and nitrous monitoring which qualifies you to become certified by the State of Tennessee in those two functions.

Where will the clinical portion be held?  The clinical portion is held at different locations on an "on demand" basisYou and your instructor will arrange times to meet.

Who are the instructors?  The principle clinical instructors are Dr. William Johnson, a dental educator with 18 years of teaching experience, and Mary Ellen Vaughn, a dental educator with 30 years of experience.  

Can I see the course before I start?  Sure.  Go to "see a sample" above.  You can see how the course is organized and how easy it is to use.

When is the course offered?  You can start the course any time.  The "hands on" portion is offered at different times.  See "register" above for those dates. 

How much does it cost?  The fee for the course is $1200. 

When do I have to Pay?  Payment is expected within 14 days after registering.  A place in the class will be secured as soon as payment is received.  However, payment plans can be arranged on an individual basis.

What is your refund policy?  You will receive a full refund (minus a $100 processing fee) if you cancel within 7 days of paying for the course.  You will receive a 50% refund f you cancel less than 30 days before the course.

How do I register for the course?  Simply go to register at the top of this page.