The Dental Assistant Program at Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology is the first of its kind locally, offering a unique opportunity that combines academic study with practical training. The program spans two years and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed in the field of dental assisting.
Dentistry is a cornerstone of national healthcare, providing therapeutic and cosmetic services that contribute significantly to public health and well-being. However, dental clinics and centers—whether public or private—often lack qualified dental assistants who can professionally handle the wide range of technical tasks required in multi-specialty centers and individual clinics. This shortage can compromise the quality of the services dentists provide and place additional technical and medical pressure on them.
The Palestinian labor market has a pressing need for trained dental assistants who can support dentists in all technical aspects of care. This is where the Dental Assistant Program plays a vital role, graduating highly skilled professionals prepared to fill this gap.
The program has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the Palestinian market by producing graduates who are well qualified both theoretically and practically. They are able to support dentists during clinical procedures, manage preparatory work, and help ensure that patients receive efficient, high-quality care. The program's objectives are fully aligned with the mission and vision of Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and responsiveness to community and market needs.
Graduate Qualifications
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Prepare examination rooms to receive patients by sterilizing instruments and ensuring that all tools needed for treatment are available.
- Carry out the administrative tasks of the clinic.
- Coordinate work with laboratories, dental technicians, and insurance companies under the dentist's supervision.
- Find solutions to problems that arise in emergency situations.
- Read radiographs in a basic, simplified manner.
- Deal effectively with patients and provide them with psychological support.
- Work in accordance with medical safety standards.
Job Opportunities
- Dental centers.
- Private dental clinics.
- Government clinics.
- Training centers affiliated with dental colleges.
- Hospitals that include dental clinics.
Curriculum and Course Descriptions
The curriculum and course descriptions for the Dental Assistant program.