Dental Assistant Degree and Certificate
Program Overview
The Dental Assistant Program offers both a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree and a one-year Certificate of Achievement. Completion of either program, along with an acceptable background check, qualifies students to take the Michigan state board exam and, after passing the exam, students may practice as Registered Dental Assistants. Program completers are also eligible to take the National Certification exam which is recognized nationwide.
NMC offers:
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (LEVEL II)
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Degree Requirements
Please contact the Dental Assistant Program Director for complete information.
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Course Descriptions
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This program meets the requirements for preparation or licensing in the state of Michigan. The applicability of this program to requirements of other states has not been determined.
Program Information
Program Contact Information:
Beckie Wooters, Dental Assistant Program Director
- (231) 995-1240
- bwooters@nmc.edu
- Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Dental Assistant Program Policy Manual
2024 Dental Assistant Internship Outcomes Evaluation Results
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Pass Rates
Michigan Board Of Dentistry Rules
Brochure (click to download)Student Rights & Responsibilities
Student Rights & Responsibilities - process
NMC Course Refund Policy