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Spring 2025
Course Runs 10 Weeks
Weekly Classes
Saturdays at 8AM
Registration Process
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Apply for Course
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Reserve A Seat
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Complete Enrollment
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About This Course
Accelerated Academy’s 10-week hybrid dental assisting program combines the flexibility of online learning with essential hands-on training. Students complete ten online modules and assignments at their own pace, within a set timeframe, while attending one four-hour, in-person clinical session each week for personalized instruction from experienced dental assisting instructors. Multiple clinical session options may be available depending on location, ensuring greater flexibility. This 80-hour program provides a well-rounded, accessible, and convenient path to launching a career in dental assisting.
What You'll Earn
- Dental Assisting Certificate of Completion
- CPR/BLS Certification
What Sets Our Program Apart?
- 10 Week Course
- Hybrid Curriculum
- Self-Paced Online Learning Modules
- In-Person Clinical Sessions (4 hours on Saturday)
- Career Guidance
- Customizable Payment Plans
Tuition
Early Registration:
$2,979.00
Enroll from May 20 - October 19.
Final Registration:
$3,379.00
Enroll from October 20 - January 10.
Payment Methods
Option 1 – Pay in Full
Pay your full tuition at registration and receive a $300 discount.
Option 2 – Custom Payment Plan
Start with a $200 deposit (applied toward your tuition). The remaining balance is divided into weekly or biweekly payments on the schedule you choose. Enrolling early lowers your payments and secures your spot.
Pay your full tuition at registration and receive a $300 discount.
Option 2 – Custom Payment Plan
Start with a $200 deposit (applied toward your tuition). The remaining balance is divided into weekly or biweekly payments on the schedule you choose. Enrolling early lowers your payments and secures your spot.
Clinical Session Location Details
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Dr. Jacob Pham
- Dr. Pham at 5 Stars Dental in Roanoke, VA is focused on building a trusting relationship with his patients!
- Dr. Pham is passionate about the oral health of his patients, and strives to ensure his patients teeth stay healthy, function well and look great!
- Check out its Facebook page for great facts about dentistry and its history!
Accelerated Academy, LLC, has been certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia , 101 North Fourteenth Street, 9th floor, Richmond, Virginia, 23219 telephone (804) 225-2600, www.schev.edu . Certification is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Our course and certification of completion offered in Virginia is approved by the governing body of the school, and the Louisiana Board of Regents, the appropriate state agency in Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy’s home state, has granted approval for the school to offer the course and certificate of completion at the level for which credit is being awarded for that course in Virginia, and any coursework offered by the school in Virginia may be transferred to another Accelerated Academy school located outside Virginia as part of an existing certificate program offered by the school.
Class Schedule Classes happen weekly on Saturdays at 8AM.
Online Module 1: Welcome & Orientation / BLS/CPR
In-Person Session 1: Orientation Overview & CPR Certification
In-Person Session 1: Orientation Overview & CPR Certification
Online Module 2: Intro to Dental Assisting, Anatomy & Sterilization
In-Person Session 2: Clinical Basics: Dental Anatomy, Chairside Skills, and Sterilization
Online Module 3: Dental X-Rays
In-Person Session 3: Radiography: X-Ray Techniques & Image Identification
Online Module 4: Impressions
In-Person Session 4: Hands-On: Impression & Scanning Techniques, Radiography Practice
In-Person Session 4: Hands-On: Impression & Scanning Techniques, Radiography Practice
Online Module 5: Dental Decay & Restorative Procedures
In-Person Session 5: Composite Procedures, Matrix Setup, & Full-Mouth X-Rays
Online Module 6: Crowns & Custom Restorative Procedures
In-Person Session 6: Advanced Skills: Restorative Fabrications, & Radiography Practice
Online Module 7: Types of Dentistry
In-Person Session 7: Root Canal Procedures, Patient Care Techniques, Radiographic & Impression Proficiency
Online Module 8: Advanced Dental Procedures
In-Person Session 8: Oral Surgery, Prosthetics & Radiography Techniques
Online Module 9: Dental Office Basics
In-Person Session 9: Patient Management, Instrument ID & Documentation
Online Module 10: Final Review & Exams
In-Person Session 10: Final Practical Exam & Graduation Celebration
In-Person Session 10: Final Practical Exam & Graduation Celebration
Entrance Requirements
The following requirements are necessary to enroll in the dental assisting course offered by Accelerated Academy:
Age Requirement:
- A person must be 17 years of age or older.
Educational Requirement:
A person must have successfully completed high school or have completed a high school equivalency course and provide one of the following at the time of enrollment*:
- Copy of High School Diploma or Official High School Transcript
- Copy of General Educational Development (GED)
- Copy of High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)
*Students must provide the required proof of education within 14 days or Accelerated Academy will terminate the student’s enrollment (refund policy applies).
Technology requirement:
Students are required to have a working computer and reliable internet access, and should have basic operating knowledge of a computer. The lecture portion of this course is taught online through the Learning Managements Software, Canvas. Students will review online modules, lectures, course material, and complete all assignments in Canvas. Students have access to all academic records including grades, progress, transcripts, and if successful in the program, their certificate of completion.
Clinical Session Materials:
Students are required to bring either a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to EVERY clinical session in order to complete the weekly clinical session skill check assignment. If the student would like to take any additional notes during a clinical session, they are encouraged to bring a folder, notepad, pen, pencil, or other materials to support the in-person learning experience.
Criminal History:
Criminal history may affect a student’s future ability to be hired in the dental field as every employer has different requirements. Accelerated Academy has the right to refuse enrollment due to criminal history.
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