Certificate in Dental Assistant
Level: Certificate
Duration: 1 Year
Type: Short Course
Faculty: N/A
Department: N/A
Discipline: Natural and Applied Sciences
Branch: Medicine
Average Units:
Fees: 26,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: Internal
Modes: Onsite (In Class) Online Blended (Online + In Class) Evening Classes Weekend Classes
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Skills Upgrade General Public
About This Course
The Dental Assistant (or Dental Nurse in some countries) plays a vital role in oral healthcare, providing close support to the dental surgeon in all aspects of patient care. They aid both the patient and the dentist during clinical procedures and maintain good practice and high-quality service in the dental environment. In addition, their duties may include maintaining materials and equipment and practice management. Career pathways can lead to working as a Dental Hygienist and Dental therapist.
The course takes a period of 1 year. Upon successful completion, the trainee will be awarded a Certificate in DENTAL ASSISTING from the Southern Medical & Technical Training College.
Entry Requirements
KCSE