Program Contact
Heather Larsen
- 801-593-2378
Heidi Anderton
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Bi-weekly start datesCredits
29 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $3,036*
*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $264
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
- NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
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Program / Admission Details
This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:
- ADULT STUDENTS
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
- Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
- Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services
- Complete program placement assessments (next tab).
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students accepted into the Dental Assistant Program, must meet the following post-admission requirements.
- Take and pass a 10-panel urine drug screen
- NOTE:The use of any non-federally regulated drug will result in a failed drug screen. The use of medical cannabis is not legal under federal law, and marijuana cards will not be recognized.
- Complete and pass a federal criminal background check*
NOTE: High School students must wait until they graduate and/or turn 18 years of age to complete this check - Provide documentation of all required vaccinations
- Complete a Dental Assisting program requirement packet
*Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact the chances of completing the program, being placed on an externship site, applying for the Certified Dental Assistant credential, and obtaining employment in a health care setting. See instructor for more information.
This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:
ADULT STUDENTS
- : Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
- Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services
- Complete program placement assessments (next tab).
POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students accepted into the Dental Assistant Program, must meet the following post-admission requirements.
- Take and pass a urine drug screen
- Complete and pass a federal criminal background check*
NOTE: High School students must wait until they graduate and/or turn 18 years of age to complete this check - Provide documentation of all required vaccinations
- Complete a Dental Assisting program requirement packet
*Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact the chances of completing the program, being placed on an externship site, applying for the Certified Dental Assistant credential, and obtaining employment in a health care setting. See instructor for more information.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading – Level 2 (240+) Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) – Level 1 (240+) Practice Math Test
Previous high school and/or college transcripts may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:
- High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
- Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 3 years
- Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent assessment level or higher
- Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree
Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Eligibility to sit for RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certification given by AMT (American Medical Technologist)
- Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing R156-69-604 Radiology Certification
- Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
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- Dental Assistant: Dental Science I
Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.
Classroom Hours
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
- 8am-11am
- 12pm-3pm
Program Faculty
FT Nicole Durr | Lead Instructor
- CDA
- Associate degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho
FT Ashley Wiser
- RDA
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
FT Celise Herlin
- RDA
- Associate degree from Utah State University
PT Emily Merchan
- RDA
- Certificate from Davis Technical College
PT Summer Bradshaw
- High School