Vatterott College

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With the associate in Dental Assistant Specialist degree program, students learn the fundamentals of dental x-ray, assisting the dentist chair side, instruments and tray set-ups, and sterilization techniques. As a dental assistant you will develop skills in teaching clients preventive dentistry, surgical procedures, and calming anxious patients. Graduates will also learn about the business aspects of office management techniques.

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Earning an associate degree as a Medical Assistant with Limited Radiography emphasis prepares students with the basics of terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to become a medical assistant. After completing a 240-hour externship to practice hands-on clinical skills, students return to the classroom to explore the field of radiography in x-ray production, correct positioning, and procedures. Graduates will then complete a 180-hour radiography practicum to enhance their skills and put them in high demand for many medical career opportunities.