Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant is a program taught at University of the Fraser Valley, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

University of the Fraser Valley offers a 10-month Certified Dental Assistant certificate that prepares students to support a dentist at chair side and complete independent tasks. The program covers procedures or surgeries support, plus duties such as placing dental dams, taking dental x-rays, and making teeth impressions. Students also provide preventive care, including polishing teeth and applying sealants.

The program includes two practica, providing full-time experience in a dental office to prepare students for future employment. UFV says small class sizes support close interaction with instructors who are industry experts. UFV also says the program includes extensive chair time in its facility to practice skills and build technical proficiency.

UFV states the certificate is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. After completion, students are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Board examination, described as mandatory for certification and registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.

The minimum requirements for admission in Certified Dental Assistant at University of the Fraser Valley for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Fraser Valley.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Fraser Valley as pre-requiste for admission in Certified Dental Assistant.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants to the Certified Dental Assistant program should meet the following academic prerequisites:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Courses in biology and chemistry
• Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ufv.ca/programs/certified-dental-assistant/

• Eligibility to write the National Dental Assisting Board examination, described as mandatory for certification and registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.

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