Start Your Dental Assisting Career Today in Hickory

Graduate and Earn Your Certificate in 10 weeks

Fresh Dental - Hickory

1085 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC, 28602

Accelerated Academy’s 10-week dental assisting program is held on Saturdays in the practicing dental office of Fresh Dental. Each course offers expert-led, hands-on training to equip you with the skills and confidence for a rewarding career. Formal training like this can also lead to higher pay compared to on the job training.

After successful completion of the course, you will meet all the requirements to work as a dental assistant (DA1) within your state.
This includes:

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Certificate in Dental Assisting
Dental Radiology Certificate of Achievement
CPR/BLS Certificate

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**Note: Accelerated Academy will prepare students to become a DA1. After 3000 hours of chairside dental assisting with a licensed dentist, our students will be able to transition to a DA2.

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Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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See What Others Are Saying

"I've absolutely loved my journey with Accelerated Academy! It’s been so much fun, and I have learned so much! I can’t wait to begin to launch my new career!"

Brittany McElroy

"I can honestly say this program is the best decision I made for my career! All advisors encourage you to achieve your goals and genuinely care about your success. The small classes allow you to get the hands-on practice you need, and you will meet life-long friends throughout the 10 weeks. 10/10 would recommend it!"

Alexis Perrera

"This was the best decision I have made so far! I changed my life in just 10 weeks and accepted my new job just 2 weeks after I graduated! I have no student debt to stress about and the payment plans helped me out so much. I learned so much in a short amount of time and I would highly recommend Accelerated Academy!"

Mary Katherine Peavy

"If you have been wondering how to take your next step, Accelerated Academy is the answer. When I found Accelerated, I knew this was the path for me. One thing I enjoyed about the program was their desire to see their students succeed. The instructors gave me confidence and proved to me that I had what it takes to succeed, so much so that I was able to find a job a week BEFORE graduating!"