Certified Dental Assistant, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

Clinical/fieldwork placement

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Health Sciences

Length

10 months

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Certified Dental Assistants provide a vital health care service

The Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) program is fast paced, practical, hands-on and simulates the work environment. The program provides six weeks of practicum experience in a dental office to provide you with hands-on experience to be job-ready when you graduate. The CDA program is fully accredited nationally and graduates have performed extremely well on the national board exam.

Collaborative

You'll be working in听Camosun's 24 chair, fully equipped clinic听learning to prepare for and provide chair-side support to assist dentists and clients as well as independent skills and duties. You'll learn about becoming a collaborative partner in the delivery of all aspects of dental care. CDA skills include assisting the dentist at chair-side, as well as providing direct client care.

驰辞耻谤听interpersonal skills will play a large role in your success听as a CDA to meet the needs of a variety of clients.

We'll help you succeed!

You'll be given many opportunities to transfer your theory and professional communication skills into both the clinical setting at Camosun and dental offices. This helps to better understand the broad scope of your practice and to help you听grow in confidence and competence.

Clinic practice is scheduled for 17 hours per week to allow you to develop clinical skills that can lead to jobs after graduation.

Hands-on learning

The field of dentistry is becoming increasingly听sophisticated and technological.

In the 10-month Certified Dental Assistant program you鈥檒l participate extensively in hands-on clinical activities. You鈥檒l learn听specific skills to assist the dentist听as well as independent duties such as taking dental x-rays, impressions of teeth, placing dental dam and providing preventive care. Providing a wide variety of skills makes the job very satisfying

Community learning

You'll provide preventative dental care to the public in the听Camosun's Dental Clinic, and practice in a live working environment through three separate practicum experiences in general dental offices in the community.