Class Schedule

Yes. While much of your coursework is completed online, Saturday Clinical Laboratory Training is where you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice. These sessions are a required part of the Dental Assistant Program and play an important role in developing your clinical skills.

We understand that unexpected situations can happen. If you’re unable to attend a scheduled class, let us know as soon as possible so we can discuss your situation. Certain absences, such as illness, family emergencies, court appearances, military service, or other approved circumstances, may be considered excused with appropriate documentation.

Students are responsible for completing all required instructional hours and assignments. When an absence occurs, opportunities to complete make-up work depend on the type of instruction missed and instructional availability. Online coursework may be reassigned when appropriate, but Clinical Laboratory Training and externship experiences are scheduled and may not always be able to be made up.

Absences that don’t meet the requirements for an excused absence may be considered unexcused. Repeated unexcused absences or failure to complete the required instructional hours may result in academic warning, probation, or withdrawal from the program in accordance with Avid Dental Academy’s policies.

Arkansas weather can be unpredictable, and the safety of our students and staff always comes first. If severe weather or another emergency affects the schedule, we’ll communicate any changes as quickly as possible.

If instructional time is affected, we’ll schedule make-up sessions to help students complete the required clock hours.

Before your program begins, you’ll receive your complete schedule, including your Clinical Laboratory Training and supervised externship. This gives you time to plan for the weeks ahead before classes begin.