Dental Assisting Requirements

1-Year Diploma Program | 42 Credits

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Curriculum

Dental Assisting, Diploma
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Admission Criteria

Two of the following: 
  • ACT: 18
  • SAT: 960
  • HS GPA: 2.5 GPA
  • GED: 500
  • College GPA: 2.0 GPA
Students not meeting two of the above criteria are required to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER:
  • Arithmetic: 217
  • Writing: 255

Additional Program Requirements

Background Check and Drug Screen 

Completion of a background check and drug screen are required before program classes start.  

 BACKGROUND CHECK  DRUG SCREEN

Immunizations

This program requires additional immunizations. Please refer to the Healthcare Programs Handbook for additional details.

Uniforms

Uniforms are required for this program and are available through Sparkle Uniforms.

Technology Requirements

Southeast Technical College's Dental Assisting program is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech I.T. Support Center.

VIEW BYOL DETAILS

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