Dental Assistant

Additional Documentation and Required Vaccinations:

Additional Documentation:

In addition to the vaccination documentation requirements, Dental Assisting students may also be required to complete:

• Background check
  • Students are responsible for the cost associated with their background check.
  • If the result of a background check is a “less than satisfactory” rating, clinical extern sites may deny access to that student.
  • Entrance to the Dental Assisting program may not be denied because of a “less than satisfactory” background check result. But without access to clinical extern facilities, a student may not be able to complete the program and will be so advised.
  • Throughout the program, Dental Assisting students may be asked to complete and sign a form that asks for confirmation of the students’ present and past criminal history.
  • You can visit the Department of Health for more information, as not all violations would be a reason for being denied licensure.
• Drug Screening
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification, First Aid Certification, and Bloodborne Pathogens training certification.
• Proof of active medical insurance coverage
• Proof of physical examination and vision examination within one year of the program start date

Instructions for providing this information will be provided with admission decisions.

Required Vaccinations:

The Dental Assisting program requires all admitted students to complete the following vaccination or titer requirements. These will be provided directly to the program after admission decisions are announced. Accepted candidates are required to have a physical and eye exam and provide proof of immunizations. Additional documentation may be required for Dental Assisting students to participate in clinical settings.

Please note that other immunizations may be required by your clinical placement site. LWTech accepts religious and medical exemptions for vaccinations. However, not all extern sites will allow unvaccinated student participation. Unvaccinated students must meet specific patient population requirements regardless. Inability to meet these requirements may result in inability to complete the program.

I-BEST Support
Discover the advantages of I-BEST support for students pursuing the Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion. Our comprehensive program provides in-class assistance in various areas, including writing, math, notetaking, presentation skills, study techniques, and career readiness.

To discover more about I-BEST and connect with a knowledgeable advisor, please visit our dedicated I-BEST webpage.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this program.

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.