Our self-paced, online dental assistant program for Texas 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 offers students in Texas comprehensive training in both dental theory and hands-on skills, equipping them to pursue entry-level roles in dental offices. Whether assisting dentists, orthodontists, or other oral health professionals, students gain the knowledge and confidence they need through detailed, step-by-step lessons and interactive virtual labs—preparing them for a fulfilling and in-demand dental assisting 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!†
Texas currently employs 29,930 dental assistants.* There are thousands of dental assistant jobs open in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Forth Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and many other cities in Texas, 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: Earn a high school diploma or GED.
Education: Enroll in an accredited dental assistant certificate or associate degree course to gain essential skills. Our program here at USCI can be completed in as little as 5 months.
Certification: While not always mandatory in Texas, certifications (e.g., Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)) can improve job prospects. Complete CPR and radiography training if the position requires it.
Job Search: Look for positions in dental offices or clinics. With our career coaching program, we will assist you in preparing your resume and guide you through how you can best approach the job search process.
Dental Assistant in Texas make on average $39,640* per year according to O*Net.
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