Our self-paced, online dental assistant program for Florida residents is designed to prepare you for certification (RDA) and a job in as little as 5 months.
U.S. Career Institute's Online Dental Assistant Program provides Flordia graduates with theoretical instruction and practical skills that prepare students to obtain entry-level dental assistant positions in a dentist’s office working alongside dentists, orthodontists, and other oral healthcare specialists. You will receive complete step-by-step illustrated lessons and virtual labs that prepare you for this rewarding, in-demand dental assistant career.
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
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Upon graduating from our Dental Assistant Certification Online Program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute’s Dental Assistant program prepares you to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam, administered through American Medical Technologists (AMT). Included with our program, we cover the cost of your RDA exam through AMT - $150 value†. USCI encourages graduates to review the RDA test prep materials on the AMT website prior to taking the exam. The AMT site includes free study materials. If you choose to pursue certification, in addition to your online dental assistant certification training from USCI you will need to provide proof of current CPR certification prior to sitting for the exam. The cost of CPR training is not covered by USCI.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CRCST certification exam fees – a $140 value!†
Florida currently employs 20,900 dental assistants.* There are thousands of dental assistant jobs open in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee and many other cities in Florida, according to Indeed.com. Dental assistants work in private dental offices, specialized dental clinics, hospitals, community health centers, dental labs and educational institutions.
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Prerequisites: To become a dental assistant in Florida, start with a high school diploma or GED.
Education: Next, enroll in an accredited dental assisting program to gain the necessary skills and knowledge. Our program here at USCI can be completed online in 5 months.
Certification: While certification isn’t mandatory for all positions, earning your Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam, administered through American Medical Technologists (AMT) can boost your employability. Consider additional certification in radiography or expanded functions if desired.
Job Search: Gain hands-on experience through internships or entry-level positions. Update your resume and apply to dental offices, clinics, or labs. Our career coaches will assist you in preparing your resume and can perform mock interviews.
Dental Assistant in Florida make on average $39,210* per year according to O*Net.
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