Full Time Program   

 

 

This is a ten-month sequence requiring a full time commitment.  It is strongly advised that the following two classes be completed before enrolling in the Dental Assisting program to ensure maximum success in the program.  If not completed prior to entry, must be taken concurrently with DA courses:

1.)   DA 50 (Introduction to Dental Sciences & Occupations)  If not completed prior to starting program, this course must be taken first semester.

2.)   English (Completion of or Eligibility for ENG 50 or Eng 100 or ESL 103)

FALL

SEMESTER I: DA 57, 60, 65, 70 75 & 82

SPRING

SEMESTER II: DA 71, 83, 85 & 90

 

Estimated RDA Program Costs

Enrollment Fee (Subject to change)  
   
California Residents: $20 per unit for 36-37 units  $720.00 - $740.00
Dental Assisting Textbooks $350.00
Uniforms $  75.00
Safety Glasses, Masks and Gloves $ 120.00
Student Health Fee   (per semester) $  16.00
Cost of Physical Exam (at Palomar Health Services)  $  50.00
Dental Exam and Cleaning $100.00
Hepatitis Vaccination ( 3 @ $50 per shot at Palomar  Health Services) $150.00
Materials (Typodont, Instrument kit, etc.) $ 500.00
   
                                                                                    Total: $2,350
   
  (All costs are approximate.)
 

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