Why should you take our Clinical Dental Assistant course?

The job outlook for clinical dental assistants is great!

The demand for dental assistants is projected to increase by 8% through 2033, which is faster than the average job growth in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average median salary of a clinical dental assistant is currently just over $46,540 per year. This salary can vary widely depending on experience level, education, and location within the United States.

Our program prepares you for certification and career success!

Upon successful completion of this clinical dental assistant course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP), Infection Control (ICE), and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations. These exams meet 3 out of 3 exam requirements for the NELDA certification and 2 out of 3 exam requirements for the CDA.

If you already have 3,500 hours of clinical experience and wish to pursue the CDA certification, you will need to acquire the General Chairside Assisting exam. The General Chairside Assisting exam is not included in this voucher package. Included vouchers provide prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.

Students have the option to seek employment directly after completing this clinical dental assistant course or to participate in ed2go's optional clinical experience program. The application for the clinical experience program is within the course. You must be 80% complete within the course before you are eligible to reach out to the clinical experience coordinator for program information. As a Clinical Dental Assistant program student, you have up to 6 months after course completion to apply, but please note that clinical experiences are not guaranteed. If you meet all the educational, pre-screening checks, and industry qualifications, including a completed application package, you will be considered for placement based on host site availability.

NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT, NELDA, CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, CDA, AND DANB are trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc (DANB). This clinical dental assistant course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB.

Clinical dental assistants are essential!

Becoming a dental assistant is a fulfilling and rewarding career path with flexible hours and strong job growth predicted. Obtaining your dental assistant certification is your first step towards providing comfort and education for patients — and the online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental team.

Know Your Funding Options

No matter your financial situation, you have options for covering education costs. You can pay for this course with Department of Labor funding, military grants, financing, or out of pocket. Our Enrollment team can help you determine which funding option is right for you!