DA 3000

Dental Assistant

Online Certification Training

Pursue a career in dental healthcare by gaining the knowledge and skills needed for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentialing exam. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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RDA

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Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

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*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

Dental Assistants are highly visible members of the dental practice team. They provide support to dentists and dental hygienists on a variety of tasks, including greeting and scheduling patients, obtaining preliminary vital signs and symptoms, performing diagnostic testing, creating laboratory molds, taking x-rays, and assisting the dentist through all visits and dental procedures. Aftercare instructions, as well as follow-up calls, are typically completed by the dental assistant in many practices. You may also perform a variety of lab tasks such as coronal polishing, sealant application, fluoride application, and topical anesthetic application.

120,346

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Dental Assistants will see available jobs grow 10.1% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

DA 3000

Dental Assistant

Dental Assisting is projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States through 2026. There is high demand for caring, knowledgeable, and professional individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of patients – while pursuing an exciting career in healthcare. This program prepares students to take on significant responsibility as a member of a dental healthcare team. Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality, oral healthcare.

The MedCerts online Dental Assistant program prepares students to gain industry certifications and, ultimately, to work with patients in dental offices, community dental and health clinics, and hospital-based dental facilities. The MedCerts Dental Assistant program has been reviewed and approved by the AMT Board of Directors as an eligible program leading to RDA certification. Today’s dental assistants perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties, and the MedCerts program covers the wide range of skills and objectives needed to meet industry demands for skilled and well-rounded dental assistants. This program prepares students to assist dentists and dental hygienists by providing the essential clinical and administrative skills needed in the dental setting. The program covers subjects such as dental anatomy and morphology, infection control, radiation health safety and radiographic skills, patient education, soft skills, dental materials, and essential chairside functions.

Dental Assistant responsibilities include assisting with and providing direct patient care, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and performing office management tasks. Working under the direction of a Dentist, assistants may perform a variety of tasks such as coronal polishing, sealant application, fluoride application, and topical anesthetic application. The Dental Assistant program covers a comprehensive range of knowledge domains, topics, objectives, and tasks that a practicing Dental Assistant could perform. However, it is important to note that each state regulates the scope of practice for Dental Assistants within that specific state.

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  • Gain knowledge and skills in preparation to pass the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam
  • Discuss tooth numbering systems, dental charting, and scheduling patients according to treatment plan
  • Identify important head, neck, and oral anatomy related to patient care, including anomalies and radiographic landmarks
  • Demonstrate essential dental assisting skills needed for patient preparation, measurement of vital signs, and four-handed dentistry, as well as the dental assistant’s role in medical emergencies

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: Modern Dental Assisting (Saunders 13th Edition, Copyright 2021)
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
PS 1011
Professionalism in Allied Health
2
Weeks
DA 3011
Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings
3
Weeks
DA 3012
Dental Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology
3
Weeks
DA 3013
Dental Assisting Essentials
3
Weeks
DA 3014
Radiation Health and Safety in Dentistry
3
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

RDA

Registered Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Assistant

Job Opportunities

Entry Level

Dental Assistant

$19,000 – $45,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Dental Sales Representative

$22,000 – $72,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Laboratory Assistant

$26,000 – $49,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. Each State’s dental board implements rules and regulations for delegating legally allowable duties to dental assistants.
  2. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Dental Assistant Certification Course

A Dental Assistant is a key member of the dental healthcare team, providing support to dentists and dental hygienists. They are responsible for tasks such as greeting and scheduling patients, obtaining preliminary vital signs and symptoms, performing diagnostic testing, creating laboratory molds, taking x-rays, and assisting the dentist through all visits and dental procedures.

The career outlook for Dental Assistants is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 10.1% over the next ten years.

The average salary for a Dental Assistant is $44,710. However, salaries can range from $31,450 to $59,200 annually, depending on experience, location, and the specific dental office or clinic.

Each state’s dental board implements regulations and establishes rules for delegating legally allowable duties to dental assistants. In general, to become a Dental Assistant, you should complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts, which prepares you to pass the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credentialing exam.

Graduates are then eligible to attempt the RDA, gaining certification status requires the following additional requirements:

  1. Must provide proof of completion (Transcript) an AMT approved training program (MedCerts’ training program is approved by the AMT)
  2. Must provide proof of CPR Certification (MedCerts does not provide this training or certification)

In the MedCerts online Dental Assistant certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:

Dental anatomy and morphology

Infection control

Radiation health safety and radiographic skills

Patient education

Dental materials

Essential chairside functions

The enrollment requirements include:

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Web browser with internet connection

3. Course registration & payment

4. Math, vocabulary, and comprehension proficiency

5. Suitable vision and hearing (normal or corrected)

6. Suitable psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination & finger agility

7. Ability to stand for extended periods

Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your RDA examination.

Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total program duration is 14 weeks.

The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning, and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.

The course includes expert-led video-based training, an eBook (“Modern Dental Assisting”), competency assessments, and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.

The MedCerts Dental Assistant program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: LA, MA, MT, ND, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, WI

There may be some clinical requirements for Dental Assistants depending on the state. MedCerts provides students with a clinical handbook in the case that they do need to perform clinicals for full certification. You must also provide proof of CPR certification (MedCerts does not provide this certification).

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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