TAMPA, FL, June 09, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Remington College-Tampa Campus is now enrolling students for its new Dental Assisting Diploma Program. The program curriculum includes training that will qualify students for an entry-level position as a dental assistant.
The program lasts a minimum of eight months and begins with students learning the fundamentals of dental science, including oral anatomy and radiology. Instruction will also be provided on making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns, chair side assisting, preparing for dental emergencies, maintaining records and scheduling and receiving patients.
The dental assisting program consists of eight learning units. The program culminates with an externship where students can get hands-on experience and gain valuable work skills.
"The dental assisting program will be a great asset to our campus," said Dr. Rosalie Lampone, President of the Remington College-Tampa Campus. "This is a real opportunity for people looking to join the growing dental field."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for dental assistants is excellent. Dental assistants are expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations from 2006-2016, with a projected 29% growth rate.
Remington College-Tampa Campus, formerly known as Tampa Technical Institute, offers several degree programs, including Computer and Network Administration and Criminal Justice and several diploma programs Medical Assisting, Electronic Technology, Cosmetology and Personal Fitness Trainer. The campus is located at 6302 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
For more information, call 1-800-448-6405.
About Remington College: Remington College is a common name used by all 19 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through the 19 campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor's and associate's degrees in a variety of fields including health science, criminal justice, business, electronics and information technology. Remington College and its predecessor companies have been part of the higher-education community since 1985. For more information, please visit http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/
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