Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate in Dental Assisting

Certificate
Germanna Community College

This program prepares students for the board exam and may qualify students to be a part of the dental team.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The program consists of a combination of traditional and clinical learning modalities. The curriculum is designed to prepare selected students to serve in a dynamic and growing health profession as valuable members of the Dental Health team."
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students planning to apply to the Dental Assisting program should take SDV 101, ENG 111, PSY 200, and BIO 145 as their first classes.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Germanna Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students planning to apply to the Dental Assisting program should take SDV 101, ENG 111, PSY 200, and BIO 145 as their first classes.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Dental Assisting
40
Certificate in Dental Assisting
40
Dental Assisting Certificate - (120) (2024-2025)
40
Student Success Skills: SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 111
3
English Requirement: ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200
3
PSY 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 145 (4cr)
4
BIO 145 (4cr)
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 103: Introduction to Oral Health
1
DNA 103
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 108: Dental Science
3
DNA 108
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 113
3
DNA 113
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 134
3
DNA 134
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 114
4
DNA 114
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 190
3
DNA 190
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 119
1
DNA 119
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 120
1
DNA 120
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 130
2
DNA 130
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 140
5
DNA 140
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DNA 110: Dental Materials
3
DNA 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency (120)
40
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Germanna Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community CollegeDental Hygiene, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental HygieneAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental HygieneAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
31-9091.00Dental AssistantsPerform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.Healthcare Support Occupations
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 40 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Dental Assisting at Germanna Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 3 semesters or 1.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $175 Per Credit $7,000 $0 $7,000 The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (165.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.