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Provider Information

Name:

Skilled US by PLA University

Provider Location Address:

2855 North Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

www.skilledus.org

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

A licensed dentist, or
A licensed dental hygienist, or
A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered/Expanded Function Dental Assistant (RDA/EFDA) with current credentials, teaching under dentist supervision per the Indiana Dental Practice Act (828 IAC) provisions governing delegable duties and dental auxiliary training.

Program Description:

This program prepares adult learners to enter the dental field as entry-level dental assistants, culminating in eligibility for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification exams and completion of requirements toward a Dental Radiographers License. Using Modern Dental Assisting, 13th Edition, students complete 96 hours of in-person instruction over 12 weeks, delivered through print materials, video presentations, interactive online instructional platforms, live instruction, and hands-on lab demonstration.
Weekly lab days provide hands-on application of clinical, radiographic, and laboratory skills. Students arrange a 12-hour clinical job shadowing experience based on instructor recommendations and complete approximately 15 hours of coursework outside of class each week.

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

51.0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

Pre-training workshops, WorkKeys assessment in Applied Math and Workplace documents

Application Deadlines:

No deadlines, continuous enrollment

Refund Policy:

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Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 15
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 65
- % Lab/Field Work: 25
- % Self-Study: 10
Times Offered: Day,Evening
Length of Training: 2 day(s)
Number of Credits: 96 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 8.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 90%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Yes

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$4,850.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$150.00

Supplies:

$250.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$54.69

Total Cost of Program:

5,250.00

National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA):
- $400.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
No

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Apprenticeship

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Method of Instruction

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only)

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

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State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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