Dental Assisting Certificate

Full-time Starts: September Fees, entire program: $4,918 One year Prince George campus Careers The program combines lectures and clinical practice in preparation for a career in Private practice Group practice Dental clinics Public health Other related areas. After completing this program, youll be eligible to become a Certied Dental Assistant (CDA) through the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Admission requirements 1. Successful completion of one of the following: - Grade 12 with English 12, or English 12: First Peoples or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent - ABE/CCP Advanced Certicate and English 050 or equivalent - GED Certicate and English 050 or English 12, or English 12: First Peoples or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent 2. Successful completion of either Biology 12 or Biology 050, with a grade of C or better. Note 1: Before the program starts, youll need to complete College forms certifying current immunizations, a dental examination, and a health selfassessment. Well send youthe forms during the acceptance process. You must also be vaccinated for hepatitis B. Note 2: Youll have to undergo criminal record searches. Note 3: Some experience, volunteer or paid, in a dental ofce/clinic is strongly suggested. Please include a statement
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describing the length, type, and location of previous experience. If you have no previous experience, you may wish to consider the CNC course Introduction to Dentistry (DENO 150). Note 4: Upon entry into the program, students must provide documentation of CPR certication, level C (preferred) or Health Care Provider (HCP). CPR on-line courses are not acceptable. Students are responsible for the costs of CPR certication and to maintain certication while in the program. Note 5: The costs of immunizations and criminal record checks are the responsibility of the student. Note 6: Effective September 2011 intake, two seats in each program intake will be reserved for qualified aboriginal applicants. Program outline Semester 1 DENT 150 DENT 151 DENT 153 DENT 157 DENT 162 Semester 2 DENT 160 DENT 161 DENT 163 DENT 166 DENT 167 DENT 169 DENT 190 Intersession DENT 173 DENT 176 DENT 177 DENT 191 September December Dental Assisting Foundations Prevention I Dental Sciences Dental Assisting Clinic I Communications January April Restorative Dentistry Prevention II Dental Specialties I Professional Issues Dental Assisting Clinic II Radiology Practicum I May June Dental Specialties II Ofce Practice Management Dental Assisting Clinic III Practicum II

Max. points Letter grade for English 12 or English 12: First Peoples or English 045 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 4.00 Letter grade for Biology 12 or Biology 050 Resident of BC or the Yukon One of the following: Completion of DENO 150 (2 points) Completion of a dental receptionist program (2 points) Volunteer work or chairside 2.00 experience of 30 or more veriable hours in a dental ofce (2 points) 15 to 29 hours of veriable volunteer work or chairside experience (1 point) Persistent interest in the program, as shown by repeated qualied applications 1.00 Maximum possible points Dental Studies Statement of purpose To provide the educational foundation for oral health care providers entering practice so they are able to have a positive impact on the health of the community and on their profession. Applicants are advised that dental studies is a physically demanding profession which may exacerbate any hand, wrist, back, neck, or shoulder problems that an applicant might be experiencing. People with sensitive skin and conditions such as sensitivity to latex or other allergies, may be affected by some materials used in dental care. This information is provided in the event you may wish to discuss it with a health care professional. Advanced standing The Dental Studies Department of the College of New Caledonia believes in providing credit for previous education that directly relates to either the Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting program. Students will have the opportunity to 12.00 4.00 1.00

Selection process When there are too many applicants for the number of seats, the following criteria will be used to select half the class:
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demonstrate that they have previously met the goals and objectives of a particular course. The student must approach the Curriculum Co-ordinator with the request to have his/her credentials evaluated as they relate to a course. The Curriculum Co-ordinator, in consultation with the instructor responsible for the course, will evaluate the students credentials. The student must provide copies of transcripts and course syllabi with course objectives as part of their credentials. Challenges for all courses must be submitted within three weeks after the program starts. The student should attend all classes until it is determined if credit is granted. Students will be advised of the Exemption and Assessment Policy in their program acceptance letters. Refer to Admissions, registration and records and Fees in this calendar for policy and fee information on exemptions, challenge exams, and prior learning assessment. Criminal record search Given the scope of the Criminal Records Review Act, CNC requires criminal records searches for applicants for program areas that involve working with children or other vulnerable persons. The cost of this search is the responsibility of the student. This requirement may result in a student having to undergo two criminal record searches: one through the RCMP (for those programs requiring it) and one through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Students must provide proof of application for a criminal record search in order to be considered admissible to the program. The result of a criminal record search which identies relevant criminal convictions may prevent a student from entering into a practicum or clinical setting. Students who cannot enter the practicum or clinical component of the program cannot graduate from the program.

Dental Assisting Word processing and Internet experience are necessary for students registered in the program. In addition to expenses of tuition, textbooks, and uniforms, students will be expected to purchase miscellaneous clinic supplies and to cover the cost of CPR training. Specic information regarding the purchase of equipment, clinical attire, textbooks, and other costs will be provided in an acceptance letter and during the rst week of class. It may be necessary for a student to be placed in a location outside the Prince George area. Students will be expected to cover the costs of accommodation, travel, and living expenses. Dental assistants need good eyesight. Before youre accepted into the program, its strongly recommended that you have an eye examination and obtain corrective eyewear if needed. Re-admission A student who is unsuccessful in a dental assisting course once will be allowed to apply for re-admission to the program. Multiple course failures or a subsequent failure in dental assisting courses will exclude the student from further study and re-admission to the program; that student may not apply again to the program under the new student category. The dental assisting program must be completed within a three-year period. Re-admission to the program is considered on a space-available basis and will be administered according to the following priorities: 1. A student who has successfully completed the prerequisite courses and/or who, at the time of withdrawal maintained an overall grade of C or better, will be accorded rst priority. 2. A student who has failed a dental assisting course or who has withdrawn from the dental assisting

course with less than a C grade standing in the course will be accorded second priority. 3. An evaluation of course work completed elsewhere will be necessary for the student requesting a transfer from another accredited dental assisting program; the student will then be subject to the criteria above and will be accorded third priority. 4. A student who withdraws twice from the same course, and applies for re-admission to that course, will be accorded the lowest priority on the courses waiting list. Application procedure Application forms are available from the Ofce of Admissions, Registration and Records, and may be submitted after September 15 for the following year. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible in the academic year. Applications received after March 31 for fall entry into open enrolment programs are considered late and will be processed subject to course availability. If the program applied for is oversubscribed at the March 31 deadline, applications and application fees after that date will be returned to the applicant. Applications must be completed before April 24 to be considered in the selection process. Acceptance into the program commences May 1 for the intake in September. Licensing To be eligible for licensure and registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, graduates must pass the National Dental Assistant Board Examination.

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You might also be interested in . . . Dental Hygiene Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology Science Diploma Nursing, Bachelor of Science Nursing Unit Clerk Citation Practical Nurse Certicate Important dates Fall term Classes: September 7, 2010 December 17, 2010 (includes exams) Spring term Classes: January 4, 2011 April 8, 2011 (includes exams) Study break: February 14 18, 2011 Practicum April 11 April 29, 2011 Intersession Classes: May 2, 2011 June 3, 2011 Practicum June 6 24, 2011
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