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Becoming a dental assistant in Colorado Springs

Training options, what to expect from local employers, and how to get started in the Pikes Peak region.

Training programs in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Dental Assistant School: 12 weeks, Saturdays, From $3,350
Colorado Dental Assisting School: 10 weeks, Saturdays or Tue/Thu evenings, $3,995 (Colorado Springs)
Pima Medical Institute (Dental Assistant certificate): About 9 months, Campus-based, includes externship, Ask the school (financial aid available)

Pikes Peak State College also offers healthcare programs. Check its current catalog for dental options. See the full Colorado comparison.

Military families

With Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever and the Air Force Academy nearby, many students are military spouses or veterans. Short, weekend-based programs can fit around PCS moves, and dental assisting skills transfer between states (check each state's x-ray rules).

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