Cert in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

This one-year Dental Assisting certificate is delivered entirely online and is meant for people new to the profession. Graduates learn to sterilize instruments, prepare materials for dental procedures and handle office duties in a dental practice. The curriculum combines online coursework worth 27 credit hours with a clinical internship of 225 hours, split between 90 hours in the fall semester and 135 hours in spring. Students pay a one-time fee for attendance-tracking software used during the internship. The program meets New York State requirements for becoming a Licensed Registered Dental Assistant, and graduates may sit the DANB examinations. The Dental Hygiene Department administers it. Students can turn to the college's career and transfer office for guidance on career options and transfer counseling, and the Admissions Office handles enrollment questions about the program. Learners who want a clearer picture of what a career could involve can review related occupations listed alongside the program.