Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Health Sciences
Studying Dental Assisting at PPSC prepares you for a rewarding career as a chair-side dental assistant in many clinical settings. Our program is the only one in southern Colorado accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring top-quality education. With a mix of coursework and 300 clinical hours, you'll gain hands-on experience crucial for success. Graduates can take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) and are ready for a productive career in dental health care.
Students will complete prescribed coursework and a minimum of 300 clinical hours as part of the dental assisting program. The AAS degree also offers general education classes for a well-rounded healthcare professional.
The Dental Assisting certificate program prepares students for employment as chair-side dental assistants.
Dental hygiene prepares you to be a licensed healthcare professional that is skilled and an essential member of the dental health care team in the delivery of preventive & therapeutic dentistry. The educational requirements for licensure are an associate degree from a CODA accredited institution and successful completion of a national and a clinical board examination.
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Begin your healthcare journey with our Medical Assistant program. We offer both an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate where you'll get hands-on experience in clinical and office tasks. You’ll learn key skills like drawing blood, running lab tests, and caring for wounds. Plus, you’ll work with patients, building the confidence you need to succeed in any healthcare setting.
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