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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: Classes meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:45AM to 5:05PM.  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.

Extended-track:  Classes meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings after that, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM.  Program duration is 11.5-12 months. Students are expected to allocated an additional 7 hours per week for homework. 

Note: During the third month of studies, students must complete their clinic preparation and start their clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of four four-hour sessions; clinic practice consists of 125 sessions of hands-on practice.  Clinic practice 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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