Dental Assistant - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- 151 - 180 days
- Locations
- Online · jobs available nationwide
- Target MOS/ratings
- 68E (Army Dental Specialist), 4Y0X1 (Air Force Dental Assistant), HM (Navy Hospital Corpsman - dental)
About the program
Entry-level dental assistant / dental office assistant in general and specialty dental practices, community dental clinics and hospital dental departments, applying dental infection control, dental anatomy, chairside assisting concepts and radiation safety. Graduate America's Dental Assistant program (CIP 51.0601) is a 640-clock-hour, 100% online, asynchronous certificate program approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (school S6523, Addison, TX) and accredited by MSA-CESS. Texas requires Texas State Board of Dental Examiners registration to take dental x-rays; this program does not by itself confer that registration.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Prepares transitioning Service members for entry-level Dental Assistant roles. Certificate of Completion - Dental Assistant (640 clock hours), awarded by Graduate America, Inc. under Texas Workforce Commission approval (school S6523). Texas State Board of Dental Examiners registration is required to take dental x-rays in Texas and is not conferred by this program.
Eligibility & prerequisites
High school diploma or GED required. Training is 100% online and asynchronous; a computer and reliable internet access are required. Participation requires unit commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.
$0 when covered by VA education benefits (GI Bill). Otherwise, tuition is per the Graduate America catalog (ga.edu). SkillBridge training is funded by Graduate America employer partners and Graduate America SkillBridge scholarships.
Locations & contacts
- Online 75001Malcolm Allenceo@myceo.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ