Becoming a dental assistant in Florida can help you to begin or advance your career in dentistry, and Compu-Med can help you to reach your career goals. (more…)
What does a dental assistant do? This is a question that you may ask when you begin considering this career field. You may have a generalized idea of the responsibilities of a dental assistant in Florida but it is important to understand what you would do on the job. (more…)
Dental Assistant certification expands the duties of a Dental Assistant. In Florida, you can begin a career as a dental assistant with on-the-job training. You are limited in your allowable functions, though. A Dental Assistant who wants to expand their functions will need to become certified.(more…)
You can train to become a dental assistant in Florida at Compu-Med Vocational Careers. Our program takes an average of two semesters to complete. The knowledge and skills that you gain from the dental assistant program prepare you for a career as a Florida dental assistant. (more…)
Dental assistant responsibilities depend on certification and career level. What all dental assistants have in common is that they work under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Florida also specifies the allowable functions that dental assistants can do. (more…)
Dental assistants work under supervision of licensed dentists. They provide support to the dentist and interact with patients. Dental assistant job requirements depend on the level of training and certification of the dental assistant. Florida dental assistants can be unlicensed and able to perform basic functions, specially trained for expanded duties, or nationally certified. (more…)
Dental assistants typically work in dentist offices. This career path involves working with other people, including dentists and patients. Florida dental assistants do not need a license to practice. Yet, board-approved training allows dental assistants to qualify forexpanded duties. Floridarule 64B5-16.005 details the tasks that trained dental assistants may take on. Without training, a dental assistant may only be allowed to perform limited duties.(more…)
At Compu-Med Vocational Careers, it is possible to become a dental assistant in Florida in as little as 10 months. The Dental Assistant Program is 45 weeks long. A full year is 52 weeks, so what can you do in less than a year? Starting your path to a potential new career as a dental assistant begins when you enroll in classes.(more…)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offers its estimates on potential job growth. A positive job outlook generally means that the career will be in demand within a set time frame. As of now, the BLS states that dental assistants may see an11% job growth between 2018 and 2028.(more…)
At Compu-Med Vocational Schools, we understand the fear and uncertainty surround the coronavirus. As a healthcare school in the community, we want to make sure we are doing our part to help share the facts. (more…)