E-mail D.V.A. or call 215-676-1200 DVA Voted #1 in the State of PA Click here News & Notes for the details SERVICES, TUITION & SCHEDULING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS -     A free mini-lesson is arranged prior to enrollment so that each applicant has an opportunity to sit-in on a class in session and talk with the students presently in training. Upon their decision to enroll, all applicants must submit a signed statement that they have achieved a High School diploma or its equivalency. Each applicant must also provide a signed statement of good health. No applicant will be denied admission due to race, sex, nationality or religious background. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE -     Upon satisfactory completion of either the Medical or Dental Assistant program unlimited use of Delaware Valley Academy's Job Placement Assistance Program is available. The Academy cannot guarantee that these interviews will lead to employment. Other student services offered are counseling (academic or personal), tutoring, refresher programs, transcripts, and an alumni organization. All services are provided at no additional cost to all students in good standing. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -     Students may be eligible to participate in various forms of Financial Assistance if they qualify. Some of which are The Federal Pell Grant Program, The Federal Family Education Loan Plan, Veterans Administration, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, etc. To qualify for some of these programs you will be required to submit to the Academy, signed copies of current or past financial records for you, your spouse and / or your parents. These documents may also be required to be submitted if you are selected in a process called verification. More details about the Federal and other Financial Assistance Programs will be discussed with each student upon submission of an application for admission on a personal basis as it applies in each circumstance. Feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at the Academy with any questions regarding these programs. TUITION and SCHEDULING -     The tuition listed below includes all books, and materials used in the program. Uniforms and normal note taking supplies are to be provided by the student. Use of student services such as Job Placement Assistance, Counseling, Tutoring, Refresher Programs, Transcripts and our Alumni Organization are available at no additional cost to students in good standing. Medical Assistant Program – 33.5 credit hrs. - 822 clock hrs. Day ‑ 35 wks. 9.00a.m. ‑ 1:30p.m. Mon ‑ Fri 11:00a.m. ‑ 3:30p.m. Mon ‑ Fri Evening ‑ 50 wks. 6:45p.m. ‑10:15p.m. Mon‑Thurs Medical Assistant Program – 33.5 credit hrs. - 822 clock hrs. Day ‑ 35 wks. 9.00a.m. ‑ 1:30p.m. Mon ‑ Fri 11:00a.m. ‑ 3:30p.m. Mon ‑ Fri Evening ‑ 50 wks. 6:45p.m. ‑10:15p.m. Mon‑Thurs $ 150.00 ‑ Registration Fee 14350.00 - Tuition $ 14500.00 ‑ Total Tuition & Fees Dental Assistant Program – 33 credit hrs. - 822 clock hrs. Day ‑ 35 wks. 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Mon ‑ Fri 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon – Fri Evening ‑ 50 wks. 6:45p.m. ‑10:15p.m. Mon‑Thurs * Evening Dental Assistant classes are offered only when a sufficient enrollment exists $ 150.00 ‑ Registration Fee 14350.00 - Tuition $ 14500.00 ‑ Total Tuition & Fees Various payment arrangements can be made on an individual basis. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Inquire at the Academy for more details. Available Starting Dates For 2008 Medical Assistant Program: Day Evening 8 – 4 – 08 9 – 22 – 08 9 – 1 – 08 11 – 10 – 08 Dental Assistant Program: Day Evening* 7 – 14 – 08 8 – 18 – 08 7 – 28 – 08 10 – 6 – 08 9 – 29 – 08 E-mail D.V.A. or call 215-676-1200 Delaware Valley Academy of Medical & Dental Assistants Grant Academy Shopping Center 3330 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114 Copyright 2008