What makes our program unique?
Hybrid Classes
Convenient classes at Birmingham Dental Assistant School make it easy to work around your busy schedule. Build confidence in your knowledge before class through online homework resources, modules and readings. Then, master your technique in-office on weekends with plenty of repetition and guidance from our instructors at Birmingham Dental Assistant School.
12 Weeks Long
Our students complete our program confident and excited for their new career. We stick to teaching you exactly what you’ll need to be successful in the field.
Hands-on
We provide hands-on training in an actual dentist’s office to help you practice and retain information better. Learning in the environment that you will work in gives you an advantage when you start your new career. Students are so prepared at Birmingham Dental Assistant School that many find jobs prior to even graduating!
Dental Assistant Externship
Birmingham Dental Assistant School 40-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified dental assistants. The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced dental professionals in a local dental office. Students at Birmingham Dental Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after class 3. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Student Success Specialists are here to help our students identify potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.
Ready to get started? Follow these 4 easy steps to enroll.
Step 1: Fill Out And Submit The Application Below
Step 2: Make Your Deposit To Secure Your Spot!
Step 3: Fill out Enrollment Paperwork
Step 4: Set up your Payment Plan and Enroll In The Course
Education
A U.S. high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college transcripts/degree is required in order to take the course. If you do not have any of these or if your degree is from outside the United States, please call your Admissions Associate at the school so they can determine if there is another option for you.
This course requires a 40-hour externship in order to graduate and must be completed during the program. Will you be able to meet this requirement? * The hours of your externship will be determined by the office you extern at. This must be true in order enroll. If not, you will be contacted for more information.
Student Expectations
By selecting Yes below, you acknowledge that you will follow/meet each student expectation. If not, you will be contacted for more information. *
A valid U.S. Government-Issued photo I.D. or passport prior to class
A U.S. High School diploma, transcript, equivalency (U.S. college transcripts/degree are also accepted) prior to class
A copy of your shot records to include: 1. Hepatitis B, 2. Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (TDP), 3. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), 4. Varicella or sign a Vaccination Declination waiver
Transportation to class and externship
Positive and professional attitude
Clean the office at the end of each day
Attendance and timeliness
No cell phone use during class
Access to a computer for weekly homework assignments and reading
Receive, write, and interpret verbal and written communication in English without the assistance of an interpreter
Tattoos/ piercings covered
Hair tied up; well groomed facial hair
Short fingernails
No excessive odors (perfume, cologne, smoke, body odor, etc.)
