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:
- Must provide proof of completion (Transcript) an AMT approved training program (MedCerts’ training program is approved by the AMT)
- Must provide proof of CPR Certification (MedCerts does not provide this training or certification)
In the MedCerts online Dental Assistant certification training program, 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
To enroll in the MedCerts Dental Assistant program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment. Additionally, this program requires proficiency in math, vocabulary, and comprehension, suitable vision and hearing (normal or corrected), suitable psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination & finger agility and the ability to stand for extended periods.
Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all materials and certification exam fees for the RDA examination.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
While MedCerts does not offer provides financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total program duration is 14 weeks if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
The program is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning. and more. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience.
MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are structured to prepare students for the RDA exam. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The program 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 included in the program cost by MedCerts.
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.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, American Medical Technologists. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
