Dental Assisting October 2013 Needs Assessment

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1 Dental Assisting October 2013 Needs Assessment Prepared by Danielle Pearson Date: October 22, 2013 Dental Assisting 1

2 Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department s California Labor Market Information and the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and Chaffey College s Colleague Administrative database. Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data TOP Code Program of Study Dental Assisting The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses that are intended to achieve the same outcome at California Community Colleges. CIP Code Program of Study Dental Assisting/Assistant The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. The CIP title and code associated with the Dental Assisting TOP Code is Dental Assisting/Assistant, All educational program data in this report are based on these TOP and CIP codes. Completions Data Degree and certificate data regarding students at Chaffey College were collected from the Colleague Administrative database. Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to IPEDS. IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs. Occupational Data SOC Code Occupational Title The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. The SOC codes and titles associated with the Dental Assisting TOP Code through the crosswalk described below are and Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary. However, because the minimum educational requirement for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teacher is a Master s degree, labor market data for this occupation were not included in this report. 2

3 Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2007) was used in this report to map California Community College-specific Taxonomy of Program (TOP) codes to federal Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) and Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC) codes. This crosswalk allows the user to estimate labor market demand for California Community College program completers using SOC based projections from the Labor Market Information Division. Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. Using the Standard Occupational Classification codes listed above, associated NAICS industries were identified. 3

4 Introduction and Contents Contents Background Information 5 Regional Job Outlook 6 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 8 Regional Graduation Summary 10 Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators 12 Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers 4 foundational courses toward the completion of an Associate s degree in Dental Assisting. Specifically, students must earn 24 semester units for their Associate in Science degree. The College Catalog Dental Assisting program description reads as follows: The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and Dental Board of the State of California. The program features full-time, part-time, and fast-track schedules. The full-time schedule can be completed within one year. The part-time schedule must be completed within three years of continuous enrollment. The fast-track schedule is completed in a shorter time depending on student and clinical availability. Students receive a comprehensive education including dental sciences, hands-on practice laboratory, dental radiation safety certification, coronal polishing and sealant certificates, clinical experience in a community dental practice, state-ofthe-art technology, dental business management preparation, and familiarity with dental specialty practices. Students completing the program are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) as well as the Registered Dental Assistant Examination (RDA). Graduates are eligible for employment in private dental practices, clinics, and hospitals as assistants, technicians, and dental practice management positions. The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Dental Assisting program at Chaffey College. Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Glendale Metropolitan Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana- Anaheim-Irvine Metropolitan Division Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period. Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles and averages. The 25th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75th percentile of experienced-level wages. 4

5 Background Information Dental Assisting Dental Assisting programs in California Community Colleges prepare students to be assistants, technicians, and dental practice managers. 1 Dental Assisting leads to records keeping, patient and equipment set up and overall dental assisting. 2 The descriptions below are provided by the Occupational Information Network (O*Net). assist dentists, set up equipment, prepare patients for treatment, and keep records. Related job titles: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Orthodontic Technician, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant Typical Tasks Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures Record treatment information in patient records Expose dental diagnostic x-rays Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. 1 California Community Colleges, Chancellor s Office, Taxonomy of Programs, Sixth Edition (Corrected Version). 2 O*Net Online: 5

6 Regional Job Outlook Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2010 employment estimates and 2020 projections for. Growth among the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County are fairly consistent with the growth in California as a whole; however, higher growth is expected in Orange County at 19.5%. Total Estimated 2010 Jobs Total Projected 2020 Jobs Projected Growth (%) Ave. Annual New Job Openings Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings Ave. Annual Total Job Openings State of California 43,700 49,000 5,300 (12.1%) ,450 Inland Empire 4,050 4, (13.3%) Los Angeles CO 10,460 11,890 1,430 (13.7%) Orange CO 4,370 5, (19.5%) Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013). Projected Regional Job Growth The graph below shows the projected growth from 2010 to 2020 of Dental Assistant jobs. The graph reflects the higher job growth for within Orange County than in California as a whole and the two other regions of interest % Growth California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013). 6

7 Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the first quarter 2013 hourly wage statistics for. Wages are slightly lower in the Inland Empire than in other areas of interest. can expect to earn between $13.21/hr to $21.50/hr, as a function of the county in which they are employed and the employee s level of experience. Mean Hourly Rate 25 th Percentile Median Hourly Rate 75 th Percentile State of California $17.83 $13.92 $17.32 $21.50 Inland Empire $15.99 $13.21 $15.92 $18.31 Los Angeles CO $17.83 $13.92 $17.32 $21.50 Orange CO $17.80 $14.04 $17.86 $21.33 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013). 7

8 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers of The graph below displays the 2010 staffing patterns of the largest industries employing across the state of California. The largest industry employing, Office of Dentists, accounted for over 93% of the employment and employed over 40, Number of Employees Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013). 8

9 Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of The graphs below displays projections of staffing changes from within the largest industries employing in the state of California. Outpatient Care Centers are expecting the most growth, with approximately 60% growth over the next ten years. Alternatively, the Federal Government is expecting to reduce the number of employed over the ten year time period. Percent Change 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% -40% Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013). 9

10 Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training 1 There are several paths to becoming a Dental Assistant. While some states have no formal education requirements, with acquiring skills through on-the-job training, other states require assistants to graduate from an accredited program and pass a state exam. Most programs take about 1 year to complete and lead to a certificate or diploma; two-year programs leading to an associate s degree are less common. Both certificate and degree programs are typically offered by community colleges. To become certified, must pass the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Regional Completers in Dental Assisting Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the academic year at regional institutions offering Dental Assisting programs. In California ( ), including Chaffey College, there were 26 institutions offering certificates and two year degrees below the baccalaureate level across the four counties of interest. Institution Name < 1 year Certificate 1 to < 2 year Certificate Award Level Associate s Degree 2 to < 4 year Certificate Chaffey College American Career College Anaheim American Career College Los Angeles American Career College Ontario Career Care Institute Career Colleges of America Carrington College California Pomona Cerritos College Citrus College Concorde Career College Garden Grove Concorde Career College North Hollywood Concorde Career College San Bernardino Cypress College Downey Adult School Everest College(s) Four-D College Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, on the Internet at: (visited October 21, 2013). 10

11 Galaxy Medical College Hacienda La Puente Adult Education Kaplan College(s) Milan Institute Palm Desert Moreno Valley College North-West College(s) Orange Coast College Pasadena City College PCI College Summit College Total Note: -- indicates that this type of degree is not offered. 0 indicates that this degree/certificate level is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: (visited October 22, 2013) 11

12 Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators The Perkins IV Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 mandates that all state and local postsecondary institutions provide data on six core performance indicators for their career and technical education programs. These indicators are: 1) Technical Skill Attainment; 2) Completions; 3) Persistence and Transfer; 4) Employment; 5) Nontraditional Participation; and 6) Nontraditional Completion. Performance goals are set at the state and local levels and progress is monitored based on a comparison between the actual percentage of students who master each performance area and the negotiated levels of performance Chaffey College Performance on Core Indicators The table below displays negotiated and actual core performance indicator levels for all Chaffey College students classified under the Dental Assisting TOP code. Chaffey students achieved above district and state negotiated levels on three of six core indicators: Technical Skill Attainment, Completions, and Employment. Core Performance Indicators Negotiated Level State District Chaffey College Performance Percent Above or Below District Negotiated Level Core 1 Technical Skill Attainment 88.83% 88.83% 98.48% 9.7 Core 2 Completions - Credential, Certificate, Degree, or Transfer Ready 82.15% 75.46% 80.00% 4.5 Core 3 Persistence and Transfer 85.80% 85.80% 70.77% Core 4 Employment 81.62% 81.48% 92.59% 11.1 Core 5a Non-traditional Participation 22.20% 20.82% 13.64% -7.2 Core 5b Non-traditional Completions 25.00% 23.60% 22.73% -0.9 Source: CA Community Colleges Reporting Services, Dental Assisting, College Core Indicator Information by 6-Digit TOP ( ). 12