Why Choose Contra Costa Medical Career College for Your Dental Assistant Training?
Learn More About CCMCC’s DA Program, With These FAQs!
Are you interested in training for a career in the healthcare field? Have you considered training for a career as a Dental Assistant? At Contra Costa Medical Career College (CCMCC), we train students just like you for careers you will love, including as Dental Assistants. Our career training programs are hands-on and practical, and are designed to be completed in a short amount of time. With career training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need to start your Dental Assistant career sooner! Learn more about Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program with these FAQs!
What Will I Learn in Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting Program?
Under the supervision of dedicated, experienced instructors, students in Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program learn how to provide quality patient care, as well as how to perform important administrative and clinical tasks in support of dentists and dental offices. At Contra Costa Medical Career College, students learn how to:
- Welcome and assist patients with professionalism and care
- Support dentists and hygienists during examinations and procedures
- Capture and process x-rays safely and accurately
- Take precise dental impressions for treatment and planning
- Create molds and crowns to aid in restorative dentistry
Does Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting Program Provide Hands-On Instruction?
In Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program students are prepared to excel in their future careers through a combination of engaging coursework and clinical labs. Students gain critical theoretical knowledge in the classroom, supplemented with hands-on training in on-campus labs under the supervision of experienced instructors.
The Dental Assisting program also includes an externship component, in which students complete an externship placement, empowering them to practice their skills in a real-world environment.
What Will I Get When I Complete Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting Program?
Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program can be completed in as few as 43 weeks! Graduates of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Dental Assisting program receive their Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting Diploma, and are prepared to immediately enter into entry-level positions in the field.
Does Contra Costa Medical Career College Offer Financial Aid to Dental Assisting Students?
Yes, Contra Costa Medical Career College offers Financial Aid to those who qualify! Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Financial Aid Office assists students in applying for any financial aid programs for which they are eligible, and can provide assistance with completing and submitting a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Can Contra Costa Medical Career College Help Me Find a Job After I Complete the Dental Assisting Program?
Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Career Services department offers placement assistance! The Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services, including resume writing assistance, job searching and networking, interviewing skills, and comprehensive job placement assistance.
We hope these FAQs have been helpful; but, if you still have questions about Contra Costa Medical Career College or our Dental Assisting program, don’t hesitate to give us a call! Click here to contact the Admissions department, or call (925) 757-2900.
If you are interested in touring our campus, come visit us this week! Stop by Contra Costa Medical Career College’s campus in Antioch, California anytime for a campus tour, no appointment needed. Just check in at the front office between 8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays.
At Contra Costa Medical Career College, we are here to help you make your career goals a reality. If you are ready to take the first step towards your dental assistant career, contact Contra Costa Medical Career College to learn how to get started today! The Dental Assisting program is enrolling now, and the next classes begin soon!