Adult Education Dental Assisting Certification Training
Earn your Dental Assisting certifications, including the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Certification, through our hands-on Dental Assisting program.
- Earn essential certifications: Including the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Certification
- Gain 180 hours of real-world internship experience
- Master critical skills:
- Instrument sterilization
- Coronal polish
- X-rays
- Qualify for exciting career opportunities: Become a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant
- Exclusive scholarship: If you're in Surprise, you may qualify for the Surprise Career Development Scholarship
"Such a great school! I got to learn so much in the medical assisting program, and I loved how everything was hands-on. I had one of the best instructors that loved their job and I honestly enjoyed looking forward to going to class everyday, way better than highschool. The whole campus is neat and well maintained along with friendly admins and instructors that make your day enjoyable."
Melissa Sernas
A FASTER WAY FORWARD
Companies that have hired our students
Adelante
Ang Construction
Banner Health
Freightliner AZ
Honeywell
Humana
1st Pet Vet
K2 Electric
Lexus
Lufthansa
Mercedes Benz
Ohana Salon
Pacific Dental Services
Toyota
Palo Verde
Pepsi Co
Rummel Construction
Sanderson Ford
Schuff Steel
Subaru
Sun Health
Dental Assisting Program Overview
The Dental Assisting program equips students with the skills needed to assist dental professionals during examinations, sterilize and prepare instruments, polish teeth, take and develop X-rays, and make dental impressions.
In addition to the main curriculum, students receive guidance on job-seeking through mock interviews, resume-building workshops, and hands-on clinical experience. High school students with an IEP or 504 plan are provided with appropriate accommodations and modifications throughout the program.
Upon completing the two-year program, graduates are prepared to pursue certifications such as the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety Certification. This program and certification help students launch their careers in the health services field as dental assistants.
Orange Driven Success
7,061
Number of industry credentials earned by West-MEC students last year which signals career readiness.
91%
Of West-MEC students are positively placed after completing West-MEC's career-focused programs.
94%
Of students and parents are likely to recommend West-MEC to others.
Your Path is Our Passion
"I use my past as my inspiration to step into the medical field and to try to make a positive difference in people's lives."
Dani Torres, Medical Assistant at Adelante Healthcare
”West-MEC helped shape me into the person I am today. It is a beautiful place that changes people’s lives every day.”
Shani Caspi, Medical Assisting Student
Program Overview
The Adult Education Dental Assisting program, includes and requires 180-internship hours, prepares students to assist medical professionals with dental examinations, sterilize and prepare instruments, provide coronal polish procedures, take and process X-rays, and take impressions of teeth.
5487 N. 99th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305
623.738.0022
5487 N. 99th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305