Dental Assistant
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
According to the Department of Labor, Dental Assistant jobs are expected to increase 11% — much faster than the average job growth rate — over the next few years.
Our online Dental Assistant program covers topics such as dental terminology, common dental procedures, scheduling appointments, and more to help you succeed in Dental Assistant school. In addition to the coursework, you will receive a dental assistant exam review to help you prepare for the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
1 Month
Costs
$700
Leads to
$30.3k careers
Example Career
Dental Assistants
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$23,890
$30,280
$46,830
$11.49
$14.56
$22.51
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Nearly all Dental Assistants work in dental offices, usually under the supervision of dental hygienists and one or more dentists. On average, a Dental Assistant working full time earns a salary of $40,080 (according to the Department of Labor Statistics).
On average, an entry-level Dental Assistant position in Louisiana earns ~$15/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster’s online Dental Assistant program consists of nine courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin your new career path as a Dental Assistant including managing office operations, understanding dental health terminology and procedures, scheduling appointments, and updating patient records.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA