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Class Schedule

The Diploma program is offered on a full-time (Fast-Track option) or part-time (Extended-Track option) basis.

Fast-Track option: 
Program duration is 8.5–9 months. Students are expected to allocate an additional 7–8 hours per week for homework. Students who work more than 20 hours per week may not be admitted into the Fast-Track program.

During the first two months, classes meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:00 AM to 12:50 PM.  After that the schedule switches to Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 5:20 PM.


Extended-Track options: 
Program duration is 11.5–12 months. Students are expected to allocate an additional 7 hours per week for homework.  Two scheduling formats are available.

Evening format:
During the first two months, classes meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings, from 6 PM to 9:50 PM. 
After that, 
the schedule switches to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, from 6 PM to 9:50 PM.

Evening + Saturday format:
During the first two months, classes meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings, from 5:45 PM to 9:35 PM.
After that, the schedule switches to Monday and Tuesday evenings, from 6:00 PM to 9:50 PM, and Saturday mornings, from 9:30 AM to 1:20 PM.

Note: During the third month of studies, students must complete their clinic preparation and begin their clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of four four-hour sessions. Clinical practice consists of 125 hands-on sessions and takes place on-site, typically on weekends or select weekdays.

​Each new group is limited to 14 students. Call 888-461-0114 to start your exciting journey or attend one of our information sessions.
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