How can I obtain more information about the Dental Assistant program?

You can fill out our online contact form to have information mailed to you or a school representative contact you. Click here to do so. Or you can call us at 1-877-GURNICK.

I want to register for the Dental Assistant program. How do I get started?

Please click on the link for more info about admission requirements.

I have a foreign diploma/degree. Do I need to have it evaluated?

Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

Where can I get my diploma/degree evaluated?

Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

What is the CCAT exam, and how can I prepare for it?

Please click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

What if I don't pass the CCAT exam?

To qualify for the Dental Assistant program, you must pass the exam. Please click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

What does the entrance exam consist of?

Please click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

Is the program accredited?

Please click on the link to learn more about Accreditation.

How do I pay for the Dental Assistant program?

We have flexible payment options and private student loans. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

How long is the Dental Assistant program, and what is the schedule?

Please follow the link: Dental Assistant Program Length and Schedule.

Are there any breaks within the school year?

Click on the link for more information: Academic Calendar.

Do I have to find my externship?

An externship will be provided for all of our students.

How much does the Dental Assistant program cost?

To view the fee breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.

Once I graduate from the program, will I be getting a degree or a certificate?

The Dental Assistant Program is a certificate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Dental Assistant Program

How old do you have to be to attend the Dental Assistant Program?

You must be at least 17 years of age to be admitted to the program with parent or guardian consent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the Clinical Externship.

Do you offer job placements?

We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the Dental Assistant program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

How long is the Dental Assistant Program?

Please find more info about the Program Length and Schedule.

Is the Dental Assistant program accredited?

Please see this page for more info about accreditation.

Is there financial aid available?

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

What is the best way to get more information about the Dental Assistant program?

More information can be provided by contacting the Admissions Department.

If you are a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled, please Dial 711 to place a call through California Relay.

Dental Assistant Program FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Dental Assistant Program