Students must apply online at www.acceleratedacademy.us and work with an Admissions Representative to determine eligibility for enrollment. Admission is not considered final until all required admissions documents, disclosures, acknowledgments, and enrollment requirements have been completed and received by Accelerated Academy. Accelerated Academy reserves the right to deny admission, cancel an application, or terminate enrollment if an applicant or student:
- Fails to submit required documentation by deadlines established by the Academy;
- Fails to respond to requests for information necessary to complete the admissions process;
- Does not meet the published entrance requirements;
- Provides false, misleading, incomplete, or inaccurate information during the admissions process; or
- Fails to comply with other enrollment requirements established by the Academy.
Accelerated Academy may request additional documentation at any time to verify eligibility for admission or continued enrollment.
All Accelerated Academy courses are delivered in English. Due to the accelerated pace of the program, students must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English in order to successfully participate in coursework, communications, and clinical training.
The following requirements are necessary to enroll in the Dental Assisting Program offered by Accelerated Academy:
Age Requirement:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.
Educational Requirement:
- Must have successfully completed high school or a high school equivalency course.
During the enrollment process, applicants will be asked to certify whether they have obtained a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, or other recognized high school equivalency credential.
Applicants who indicate that they have obtained one of the above credentials must complete the following attestation: "In adherence to Accelerated Academy’s entrance requirements, I attest that I have graduated from an accredited high school, obtained a GED, or obtained a High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). If requested by Accelerated Academy, I can furnish proof of the above."
Technology requirement:
Students are required to have a working computer and reliable internet access, and should have basic operating knowledge of a computer. The lecture portion of this course is taught online through the Learning Management Software, Canvas. Students will review online modules, lectures, course material, and complete all assignments in Canvas.
Clinical Session Materials:
Students are required to bring either a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to EVERY clinical session in order to complete the weekly clinical session skill check assignment. If the student would like to take any additional notes during a clinical session, they are encouraged to bring a folder, notepad, pen, pencil, or other materials to support the in-person learning experience.
Textbooks:
Students who wish to supplement their coursework may find the following textbook to be a valuable educational resource: Modern Dental Assisting by Doni L. Bird and Debbie S. Robinson (11th - 14th Edition). This textbook is recommended as an optional reference and study aid and is not required in the program. Students may purchase the textbook independently through Amazon, Elsevier Publishing, or other booksellers.
Criminal History:
Criminal history may affect a student’s future ability to be hired in the dental field as every employer has different requirements. Accelerated Academy has the right to refuse enrollment due to criminal history.