Dental Assisting/Assistant at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in Nashville, TN

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0601

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2023

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 51.0601
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2023

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Dental Assistants

Average Starting Salary

$47,300

10-Year Job Growth

+6.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Dental Assistants SOC: 31-9091
$37,840+6.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071
$84,496+17.3%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$35,475

Peak Salary

$59,125

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (1)

Active Listening

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Microsoft Office software Microsoft Excel

Important Software

Henry Schein Dentrix IBM SPSS Statistics SAS Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Google Docs Microsoft Word

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Proficiency with specialized software
Technical documentation
Data analysis tools
System integration
Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Dental Assisting/Assistant..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Instructing
Helping others
Knowledge
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Nashville, TN

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0601
CIP Family: 51
IPEDS ID: