How long is the Dental Assistant training program?

The program consists of 80 clock hours completed over 10 weeks, with 56 hours (70%) dedicated strictly to hands-on clinical lab training inside an active dental office.

Do I need previous healthcare experience or a high school diploma?

Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. No prior healthcare or dental experience is needed to begin.

Does this course include Virginia Dental X-Ray certification preparation?

Yes, our comprehensive radiology module directly prepares students for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or the Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) radiation safety course.

SMS Terms & Conditions

Career First LLC d/b/a Career First Institute

Program Summary

Legal business name: Career First LLC d/b/a Career First Institute
Who we message: Prospective students, applicants, enrolled students, and individuals who have requested information or otherwise provided consent to receive text messages from us
Message frequency: Message frequency may vary
Cost: Message and data rates may apply
To opt out: Reply STOP to opt out
For help: Reply HELP for assistance, or contact admin@careerfirst.org or +1 (571) 348-0109
Privacy: Please see our Privacy Policy. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

These SMS Terms & Conditions apply to text message programs operated by Career First LLC d/b/a Career First Institute (“Career First Institute,” “Career First,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages from Career First Institute, you agree to these terms.

Program Description

Career First Institute may use text messaging to communicate with individuals who have expressed interest in our educational programs, career training, services, resources, or other offerings.

Depending on your relationship with Career First Institute, text messages may include:

Responses to information requests or inquiries
Follow-up regarding educational programs and career training
Admissions or enrollment follow-up
Scheduling and appointment reminders
Information about applications or enrollment
Program details, schedules, class dates, and next steps
Important updates and notifications
Reminders and other service-related communications
Information about Career First Institute programs, services, and offers

Message content and frequency may vary depending on your interactions with Career First Institute.

How to Opt In

You may opt in to receive text messages from Career First Institute by:

Checking an SMS consent checkbox and providing your mobile phone number on one of our websites or online forms
Providing your mobile number and consent to a Career First Institute representative by phone, in person, or through another authorized communication method
Texting Career First Institute first, where applicable

By opting in, you acknowledge that you are providing consent to receive text messages from Career First Institute at the mobile number you provided.

Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchasing or enrolling in any program or service from Career First Institute.

You may also contact Career First Institute through other available communication methods, including phone or email.

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary based on your relationship with Career First Institute and your interactions with our messages.

You may receive messages in response to an inquiry, during an application or enrollment process, for appointment or program reminders, or periodically regarding Career First Institute programs, services, or offers.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply.

Career First Institute does not charge you for receiving our text messages. However, your wireless carrier may charge standard messaging or data rates according to your mobile plan.

Please contact your wireless carrier for information about your messaging and data plan.

How to Opt Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages from Career First Institute at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.

After you send STOP, you may receive one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. You will not receive further marketing text messages from that program unless you subsequently provide consent to receive them again.

If you opt out of text messages, Career First Institute may still contact you by phone or email if you have not opted out of those communication channels. We may also send communications that are necessary to administer an existing application, enrollment, appointment, or other service, where permitted by applicable law.

To request that we stop marketing communications through other channels, contact us at:

Email: admin@careerfirst.org
Phone: +1 (571) 348-0109

How to Get Help

For assistance with Career First Institute text messages, reply HELP to any message you receive from us.

You may also contact us directly:

Email: admin@careerfirst.org
Phone: +1 (571) 348-0109

Supported Carriers

Our SMS programs may be supported by major U.S. wireless carriers and other participating carriers. Carrier support may vary.

Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Message Delivery

Message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your wireless carrier and other factors outside of Career First Institute’s control.

Career First Institute is not responsible for messages that are delayed, undelivered, or otherwise affected by your mobile service provider, wireless network, device, or other technical circumstances.

Eligibility

You must be the account holder of, or have permission from the account holder to use, the mobile phone number you provide to Career First Institute.

Our programs are intended for adults, and eligibility requirements for Career First Institute programs or services may vary depending on the applicable program, service, location, or other requirements.

Privacy

Career First Institute respects your privacy.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

For additional information about how Career First Institute collects, uses, protects, and shares personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Changes to These Terms

Career First Institute may update these SMS Terms & Conditions from time to time.

Any updated terms will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review these terms periodically for changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about Career First Institute’s text message programs or these SMS Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Career First LLC d/b/a Career First Institute
Email: admin@careerfirst.org
Phone: +1 (571) 348-0109
Website: https://www.careerfirst.org/

Last Updated: October 2, 2026