Dental Assistant Apprenticeship

  

Class Information

This is a competency-based apprenticeship for those currently employed in a dental practice who wish to become Dental Assistants. Work with an approved clinical preceptor (an experienced Dental Assistant, Hygienist or Dentist) at your place of employment to practice skills and meet clinical proficiencies.

Enrollment Period is July 1st-30th, 2024

Starting July 1st, submit the requested information below to the Workforce Training Center Health Careers Department at WTC_HealthCareers@nic.edu.

• 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)

Prerequisites

You must be currently employed in a dental practice with access to a Clinical preceptor. (Students interested in becoming a Dental Assistant who are not currently employed, please contact Customer Service for alternate class options at 208-769-3214 or NICWorkforceTraining@nic.edu.)

Regular access to a Windows-based computer and high-speed internet is required (Chromebooks and cell phones are NOT compatible with the online portion of this course).

Location

Coeur d'Alene area students may attend in-person classes at the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene campuses.

Students outside of the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area can attend live classes and in-class demonstrations via Zoom.

• Class meets via Zoom two nights weekly and up to nine Fridays.

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All classwork is 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.

• Prepare to work closely with your clinical preceptor, including weekly modules, demonstrations, assignments, tests, and 160 hours of on-the-job training.

Class Notes

• 100% attendance is required to obtain the required skills necessary to safely practice and receive your certificate.
• A computer with audio/visual capability and high-speed internet access is required.
• Textbook and class supplies are included with registration
• Certification exam is included with registration.

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For more information on payment options and/or funding assistance, visit www.nic.edu/wtcpaymentoptions or contact Customer Service at (208) 769-3214.