Full Time Program   

General and Approximate Full Time Schedule: 

FALL SEMESTER: M-TH 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. &  F: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  (Dental Classes)

SPRING SEMESTER:  M-F 8 a.m. - 5 to 7 p.m. (Dental Classes and Dental Offices)

Schedule subject to change without notice.

 

This is a ten-month sequence requiring a full time commitment.  It is strongly advised that DA 50 and the the English 50 or 100 or ESL 103 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  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: $26 per unit for 36-37 units  $936.00 -  $962.00
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  & Vision Exam $150.00
Dental Exam and Cleaning $100.00
Hepatitis Vaccination ( 3 @ $50 per shot at Palomar  Health Services) $150.00
Materials (Typodont, teeth, portable bench mount, Instrument kit, etc.) $800.00
   
                                                                                    Total: $2,750
   
  (All costs are approximate.)
 

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