Summer starts in May & Fall starts in August.
April for the Summer Term & June for the Fall Term.
High School Diploma/18 years of age.
One year; 3 terms. Summer start is Summer, Fall & Spring (externship) and Fall start is Fall, Spring & Summer externship.
Need to be available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; days vary depending on the term courses.
No, not at this point.
No, all is in person, including the externship component at a designated dental office.
In person, at the Medical Campus.
No, you can start working once you are finished with the program. You can take the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certification after graduation if interested.
Scrubs; black pants, purple top and black sneakers.
All Didactic courses.
Dental Assistant Diploma, EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) and Radiology Certificates.
None, go straight to work.
Campus Book Store; all resources are at our bookstore.
Please refer to the Miami Dade College Tuition and Fees and the Dental Assisting pages.
The Medical Campus does not provide job placement. Through the Career Center located in the New Student Center on the Medical Campus, graduates may review employment opportunities that have been forwarded to the Career Center.
Step 1: Complete a Miami Dade College application if you have never taken classes at MDC or haven't taken classes in more than an academic year. Remember to also apply for financial aid.
Step 2: Send transcripts from your high school and previously attended colleges/universities as applicable.
Step 3: Meet with a Medical Campus Advisor to discuss program requirements and milestone checkpoints.
Questions about this or other programs at the Medical Campus?
If you live out of state or are unable to visit in person, you can visit our virtual room to speak to an advisor. No appointment is necessary.
New Student Center - Room 1101
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Medical Campus address and directions