• Tuition: $2,000 (includes textbooks)
• Short-term, non-credit certification program
• 16 weeks/144 classroom contact hours plus 80 hours of clinical externship
• Financial assistance options may be available
• Four-month payment plan (credit/debit card required)
• Deadline to register or drop class: Friday, January 17, 2025, by 3pm

With the national increase in healthcare-related services and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. CPR certification included during the course at no additional cost.  A skills lab is available for hands-on training in an operatory setting.

To ensure compliance with Texarkana College, students must submit a copy of their High School Diploma or GED equivalent to the CBE office upon enrollment or within the first week of class. This documentation is essential for completing the registration process.

For more information, please click on the downloadable course description below.

To Register/Enroll:

Online registration is not available. To register/enroll, please call 903-823-3382 or visit the Community and Business office located in the Nelson Administration Building on TC Campus.

CBE Refund Policy:

Students who wish to drop this course may receive a 100% refund of tuition upon request (excludes $30 payment plan processing fee), on or before the drop date listed above.

Criminal Background Check:

For students who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please check with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners certification board by calling 1-512-463-6400 to discuss your topic of study to determine if you are qualified to obtain a certificate in that field.  You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.