Dyersburg State Community College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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Healthcare Programs
About Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. It is a two-year college that strives to enhance the quality of life for the region by providing quality education to its residents.
Dyersburg State Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Students in the Pharmacy Technician program at Dyersburg State Community College will be trained in the integral duties of an entry-level pharmacy technician. The course covers topics like pharmaceutical abbreviations, medical terminology, and inventory control. After completing the course, students should feel prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Certificate
This online program will prepare students for the role of an entry-level clinical medical assistant. Students will learn the necessary skills to become able to help keep medical offices running, like how to give injections, follow HIPAA rules, and understand scheduling systems and software. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to sit for the certification exam from the National Healthcareer Association. A voucher for the test fee is included in the program.
Clinical Dental Assistant - Certificate
Students in the online Clinical Dental Assistant program at Dyersburg State Community College will be trained in all the areas an entry-level dental assistant is expected to be proficient in. Topics covered in the course include providing patient care, preventative dentistry, and anesthesia. Students who complete the course can apply for an externship to gain valuable real-life experience, and can also take the certification exam from the Dental Assisting National Board.
Veterinary Assistant - Certificate
The Veterinary Assistant program at Dyersburg State Community College is an online program that will prepare students to become entry-level veterinary assistants. Students will learn how to administer vaccines, how to prepare prescriptions, and how to communicate with clients. After completing the program, students will gain access to the externship starter kit information.
Recent news about Dyersburg State Community College
The President’s Student Leadership Academy is a nine-month program designed to foster leadership skills and cultural development within faculty-selected students.
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