Brownsville Course Information

Edinburg Course Information

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Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2025

Dates:
June 3 - August 26, 2025

Days/Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m

Saturday Labs - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
June 28 - Dental Lab
July 12 - CPR Training
July 19 - Dental Lab
August 16 - Dental Lab

No Classes on July 1 & 3.

Program Modality:
Hybrid (Online via Zoom & In Person)

Location:
Lecture: Online via Zoom
Labs: Edinburg CESS Building

Instructor:
Ms. Meliza Treviño

Cost:
$ 2,199*

Refund Deadline:
May 28, 2025

Notes:
* Certification exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Students requiring accommodation should contact our office pewd@utrgv.edu to learn about the process.
Edinburg Course Information

Brownsville Course Information

Enroll

Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2025

Dates:
June 3 - August 26, 2025

Days/Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m

Saturday Labs - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
June 21 - Dental Lab
July 12 - Dental Lab
July 19 - CPR Training
August 2 - Dental Lab

No Classes on July 1 & 3.

Program Modality:
Hybrid (Online via Zoom & In Person)

Location:
Lecture: Online via Zoom
Labs: Brownsville St. Joseph Academy

Instructor:
Ms. Meliza Treviño

Cost:
$ 2,199*

Refund Deadline:
May 28, 2025

* Certification exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Students requiring accommodation should contact our office pewd@utrgv.edu to learn about the process.

Dental Assistant Program

The Dental Assistant Program will prepare you to be successful in vital entry-level positions within the fast-growing field of oral health care.

Through an instructor-led curriculum that includes lectures, hands-on labs, and CPR training, you will learn about:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Dental terminology
  • Examination and treatment planning and procedures
  • Dental materials and instruments
  • Patient records
  • Infection control

Additionally, the program covers:

  • Radiography
  • Overview of dental specialties
  • Assisting in emergency care
  • Dental law and ethics

This non-academic program is comprised of 106 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on labs, including a CPR certification.

After the successful completion of the program, participants can choose between a clinical internship opportunity of 40 hours at a local dental office, or job placement assistance.

*Internships provide valuable hands-on experience in the field, enabling you to master the content learned through practice, increase your professional network, and gain work experience to be competitive in the job market.

 

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This program is provided in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) , a leading provider of healthcare industry educational content and internship placement opportunities.

Details:


• Dental anatomy and physiology
• Tooth charting, tooth surfaces, and classification of restorations on a tooth
• Review of bridge implants, bitewing, panograph, and periapical x-ray, the mixing of dental cements, and dental anesthesia
• Instrument identification and equipment maintenance
• Oral health and preventions of dental disease
• Infection control in dentistry and occupational health and safety
• The dental assisting profession and history of dentistry
• Patient information, records, and assessment

In addition to entry-level administrative positions, this course is ideal for students interested in the dental assisting field and looking to pursue a formal dental assisting program.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

Recommended level of education: High School diploma or GED/high school equivalency.

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

To be eligible for the clinical internship, participants must successfully complete the 106-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet additional requirements. Internship is unpaid.

On the final day of the program, participants take the State of Texas “TSBDE” Dental Assisting Exam.

Additionally, this program prepares participants for the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assisting Clinical Certification (DACC) Exam.  For more information about this exam, please visit the NWCA website.

Certification exam information is for reference purposes only and exam fees are not included in the program cost.

Ms. Meliza Treviño
Meliza Treviño, with over 24 years in dentistry, is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Assistant, CPR Certified, and an instructor in the field. She specializes in dental care, patient education, staff training, and improving clinic operations. Currently, she serves the RGV region prison facilities and juvenile systems, emphasizing quality care and community health.

Private Loans
• The only loan provider PEWD accepts is Sallie Mae.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.

Private Loans

Workforce Solutions
Training & Education Scholarships

Hidalgo County Access to Success Program
Access to Success – HCCSA
 

Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.



 

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