Catalog 2013-2014

Dental Assisting

Program Expenses

The Higher Education Act requires all colleges and universities to notify students and prospective students of all program costs for which they will be responsible. Students will be responsible for the following expenses each semester (unless otherwise noted):

  • Tuition ($85 per credit hour)
  • Accident insurance fee ($4 per term)
  • Background check and drug screening (Approximately $100 per required check/screening)
  • Certification/Examinations
    • General Chair-Side National Board examination ($175)
    • Georgia Board of Dentistry — Expanded Functions certification ($75)
    • Infection Control National Board examination ($175)
    • Radiology Health and Safety National Board examination ($175)
  • Dental Assisting Supplies (Approximately $55 for program)
  • Immunizations
    • Hepatitis B ($200)
    • Mumps, Measles, Rubella ($25)
    • Varicella ($25)
    • Tetanus ($25)
    • Tuberculosis skin test ($25)
  • Instruction fee ($50 per term)
  • Malpractice insurance ($11 each year)
  • Parking fee ($15 per term)
  • Physical examination (Approximately $100)
  • Program supply fee (Varies — see course descriptions for exact amounts)
  • Radiation monitor fees ($25 per semester)
  • Registration fee ($39 per term)
  • Student activity fee ($30 per term)
  • Technology fee ($105 per term)
  • Textbooks (Approximately $600 for entire program)
  • Uniforms (Approximately $250)

These expenses are based on costs in effect at the time this catalog was published. Prices are subject to change.