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Dental Assisting Requirements

1-Year Diploma Program - 42 Credits

admissioncriteria Technology Requirements Additional Program Requirements

Curriculum

Dental Assisting, Diploma

SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN CATALOG

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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