Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course.
Why should I take this course?
Launch a Fulfilling Career:
- High Demand & Job Security: Dental assistants are in high demand. This course equips you with the skills to enter a stable and secure career path.
Gain Valuable Skills & Knowledge:
- Hands-on Learning: This course goes beyond theory, providing practical training through simulations and labs. You’ll master essential skills like dental procedures, patient care, and instrument sterilization, preparing you for real-world scenarios.
- Industry-Ready Education: Gain the knowledge and skills employers are looking for in dental assistants. Upon completion, you’ll be confident and prepared to excel in any dental practice setting.
Investment in Your Future (Focus on Return on Investment):
- Fast ROI: Compared to a four-year degree, a dental assistant course offers a quicker return on your investment. You’ll be job-ready in a shorter time frame, allowing you to start earning sooner.
- Career Advancement Potential: This course serves as a stepping stone for further education in dentistry. You can leverage your knowledge to pursue roles like dental hygienist or even dentist, depending on your goals.
Personal & Professional Growth:
- Flexible Learning Options (if applicable): Our program offers flexible options such as online modules or evening classes, allowing you to balance your studies with work or other commitments.
- Join a Rewarding Profession: Dental assistants play a vital role in the dental team and contribute to a positive patient experience. You’ll gain a sense of accomplishment by assisting in essential dental care.
What jobs will this program prepare me for?
Upon completing a dental assistant course, you’ll be prepared for various roles in the dental field, including:
- Dental Assistant: Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures, sterilize instruments, and educate patients on oral hygiene. Assist dental hygienists in performing cleanings and other preventive dental care procedures. Aid orthodontists in tasks related to braces, retainers, and other orthodontic treatments. Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures, prepare patients for surgery, and provide post-operative care. Oversee administrative tasks in a dental office, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling billing.
These roles offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the dental field, allowing you to build a rewarding career helping others maintain their oral health.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
Ready to Enroll? Here’s What You’ll Need:
Basic Qualifications:
- Be 18 Years or Older: To participate in the program, you must be at least 18 years old.
- English Language Proficiency: You must be able to speak, read, and understand English effectively. This ensures you can fully grasp the coursework and effectively communicate in a medical setting.
Academic Requirements:
- CXC O’Levels: A minimum of five (5) successful CXC O’Level passes is required.
- Science Requirement: One of your CXC O’Level passes must be in a science subject.
Application Process:
- Completed Application: Submit a signed admissions application form.
- Enrollment Agreement: Review and sign the enrollment agreement outlining program details and student responsibilities.
- Registration Fee and Tuition: Settle the registration fee and establish a plan for tuition payment.
General Programme Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course and from our students.
I work full-time and have a family. Can I still study?
Learning at the Global Career Institute is all about flexibility. We believe everyone should have access to Higher Learning Education, despite their challenges and circumstances. Typically spend 4.5 hours weekly in the classroom,(or, if you’re studying via Distance Learning) your weekly studies are carried out as and when it suits you. With so many ways to access your learning resources, be it by laptop, phone or tablet, you can fit study around your life.
What is Blended Learning?
If you enroll on a GCI Distance Learning course, there is no campus and no fixed timetable – instead, you study from home, as and when it suits you. We provide you with all the study materials you need, a team of expert tutors, and other support to get you through your studies and the qualification you gain at the end is the same as any other Institute/ University Degree Diploma or Certification. We simply make the process easier.
We also offer Blended Learning at our study centre in Trinidad and Grenada. You get access to all our online materials and support, but you’ll attend classes at your study centre two days a week, giving you face-to-face time with tutors and that additional structure to your student life.
Do I need a computer?
You’ll need a device with an internet connection to access and download your learning materials. Ideally, this will be a computer or laptop – but you can also access ilearn on your tablet or mobile phone.
What study materials do I get?
Your learning materials are developed by subject specialists and have been developed with your future career in mind – so you don’t just learn the theory to help you pass your exams, but also real-life, practical examples to make things easier to understand and to help you thrive in the workplace. As well as access to your modules in our online portal, you will also find discussion forums, study schedules, an online library and research database.
How do I pay?
You can pay using our Online Payment Gateway or call us on the number at the top of the page. We accept credit and debit cards (Paypal,Visa and Mastercard), and online bank transfers.
*Subject to eligibility.
How do I apply?
We are accepting applications and classes are ongoing.
Applications Online
The following applications are available online for download. These are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and can be viewed using the freely available Acrobat Reader.
Applications at the Institute
Visit us at #2 Yard Street, Chaguanas to apply on-site, one of our friendly enrollment officers would be happy to assist you.
Application Deadlines
- The priority application deadlines vary by course of interest:
*Subject to eligibility.