Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Occupational Skills Training
Class Size: Maximum: 12
Average: 12
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1/6
Training Program Description: Student dental hygienists focus on the assessment, control, and prevention of dental disease. They learn to inspect the mouth and remove deposits and stains from teeth. They are trained to expose and process dental x-rays and counsel patients in preventive dental care. They work as a member of a dental health team. Students are prepared to take national and regional practical examinations required for licensure. Students are also prepared to take licensure examinations for the state(s) of their choice. This is a shared program with Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, Wisconsin.
Details
Hours
69
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Colby
Local WIB
1 - Workforce Investment Area I
Type of Attainment:
Associate of Applied Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Work Study
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Commission on Dental Accreditation
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,230.00 Two-Year Program
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,605.00 KS State-Regional-National Licensure Fees
Graduation Fees
$95.00
In-State Tuition
$5,737.70 Two-Year Program
Other Fees
$850.00 Uniforms, Laundry, New student orien & app
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$7,560.00 Two-Year Program
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$14,575.00 Miscellaneous Dental Hygienst Supplies
Total In-State Program Cost
$25,092.70
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$26,915.00
