Dental Assistant Training Program
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Dental Assistant Training Program prepares individuals for professional career placement in dentistry. Within a few months, you will develop the skills and knowledge for new career opportunities through this paid training program.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Course Components
The two to four month course combines academic and hands on clinical training on the SEARHC campus.
Your paid training will include:
- Academic classroom instruction
- Learning materials (including textbooks)
- Training in a state-of-the-art dental clinic
- Knowledge of dental disease and prevention
- Professional customer service skills
- Four-handed dental assistant skills
- Proper infection control practices
- Dental radiology
- Computerized dental charting
- Delivering oral hygiene instructions to patients
Core Competencies Gained:
Upon completion of the program you will receive:
- Indian Health Service certificate in radiology
- Introduction to Dental Assistant certificate
- Eligibility for continued employment at SEARHC