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Dental Assistant Apprenticeship

Course number : HP-59-0278   ID : 112526   
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This is a competency-based apprenticeship for those currently employed in a dental practice who wish to become Dental Assistants. For students outside of the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area, who can attend live classes and in-class demonstrations via Zoom, augmented with online class assignments, quizzes, and exams. Work with an approved clinical preceptor at your place of employment to practice skills and meet clinical proficiencies. This program will prepare you to sit for the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam. This course requires a reliable internet connection.

To begin the enrollment process, please email
  • your name and contact information (full name, email address, and phone number),
  • the name of the dental clinic at which you are employed, and
  • the name and contact information for a potential Clinical Preceptor at your place of employment (name, phone number, email address)
to the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center Health Careers Department at WTC_HealthCareers@nic.edu.

 Any questions, contact the NIC Workforce Training Center Health Careers Department at (208) 769-3333 or WTC_HealthCareers@nic.edu.

Class Details

43 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Thu, Tue.  
  Weekly - Fri.  

Location
N/A - Online

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Emily Woolsey, RDH, BSDH  2.Emily Penberthy, RDH, BSDH, MSDH 

CEUs : 76

 

Notice

Please read:  Are you working in a dental practice? Want to become a Dental Assistant? Learn while working! Apply for an Apprenticeship as a Dental Assistant. Limited seats available. Email your name and contact information to WTC_HealthCareers@nic.edu to begin the enrollment process today.
 
  • All of your class materials are included.
  • A computer with audio/visual capability and high-speed internet access is required.
  • 100% attendance is mandatory to obtain the required skills necessary to safely practice and receive your certificate.
  • Certification exam is included with registration.
  • Apprenticeship requires 160 hours of on-the-job training.

Fee: 

$3,845.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 01/16/2024, 01/18/2024)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/11/2024 - 5/14/2024 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM N/A - Online Emily Penberthy, RDH, BSDH, MSDH  ; Emily Woolsey, RDH, BSDH  Zoom Meetings
3/1/2024 - 4/26/2024 Weekly - Fri 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM N/A - Online Emily Penberthy, RDH, BSDH, MSDH  Zoom Meetings

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