ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT CLASSES
Orthodontic Assistant Classes
Orthodontic Assisting Support in Charlotte, Mooresville, Statesville & Surrounding Areas
The lake Norman Orthodontic Assisting Program involves online didactic material as well as an eleven week hands-on clinical / Lab instruction. At the completion of the 12 week portion of the training the student must successfully complete 20 hours of internship / shadowing with an orthodontist.
Students will complete the online material weekly in conjunction with the hands-on clinical / lab portion of the course. The hands-on portion will be at least 5 hours per the twelve week course. The Hands-on portion will be taught at our school’s location once a week on Saturdays for twelve weeks.
The internship/shadowing may be completed in one week or may be spread out over a two or three week period, but must be completed within 45 days after the completion of the 12 week course portion.
Lake Norman Orthodontic Assisting Prerequisites:
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency (GED) test. Applicants may submit an application for admission in person or by mail. All Applicants must have six hours of “shadowing” with an Orthodontist, documentation required, before applications are approved. All applications must be submitted prior to the first day of class. No late enrollments will be accepted. A personal interview is required with the school director prior to admission.
Only applicants who show a real desire to study and whose personal educational background points to enthusiasm to learn will be accepted. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin.
Licensed by:
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency.
