The Dental Assistant program is accredited through ABHES. Renton Voc Tech, Pierce, and Lake Washington are longer programs and are accredited by a different accrediting body. You can be certified by taking the Registered Dental Assistant certification exam through the AMT (American Medical Technologist). You can also take 2 parts of the DANB exam right after you graduate from Pima, then work in the field for 3500 hours to take the last part of the certification exam. The Dental Assistant program has a 73% placement rate.
If you are looking for a job, you should be working with the Career Services department. People are finding jobs with their help.
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