If you are unhappy with your current employment situation and are looking for a job with solid long-term potential, then becoming a dental office and chairside assistant may be a career to consider. And if you live in the northern Toronto Metro area, then the Dental Office and Chairside Assistant program offered at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care in North York could be the foundation you need to get started in this exciting profession.
Here are five reasons why Everest's Dental Office and Chairside Assistant career education program may be right for you:
1. Quality. The Everest Dental Office and Chairside Assistant program is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and experience needed to compete for entry-level positions in dentists’ offices, clinics and other facilities where dental services are provided. The curriculum covers topics ranging from oral facial science to pharmacology and dental radiology. Hands-on training is done in a laboratory that simulates a modern dental office setting.
2. Faculty. The program's instructors are former dental industry professionals with practical, real-world experience that enhances their academic training. They know what it's really like to work in a dental office, and can provide you with insights and advice you can't get from a textbook.
3. Speed. Everest's career education programs are designed to get you through school and out into the working world as quickly as possible. The Dental Office and Chairside Assistant program can be completed in as little as seven months, so you can finish learning and start earning in less than a year.
4. Convenience. Everest understands school may not be your only priority. Therefore, we offer flexible schedules that allow you to take your classes when it's most convenient for you.
5. Career Services. Everest wants you to succeed so we offer you the support of our Career Services department upon graduation. There, experts can help you with everything from resume preparation and rehearsing effective interviewing techniques to identifying and contacting local employers.
Upon graduation from this program, you will be eligible to write the certification exam through the ODAA. Upon passing, you will attain the designation of certified dental assistant (CDA). The certification is recognized throughout Ontario by many employers in the dental community. Interested students must register and pay the examination fees to the ODAA.
About the North York Campus
Everest College in North York is situated at 5734 Yonge Street in North York, Ontario M2M 4E7. The campus has ample off-street parking and is also directly across the street from the Finch metro bus terminal and subway station. Daycare centres, restaurants and shopping options are just minutes away.
For more information about the Dental Office and Chairside Assistant program, contact Everest College today!
