Dental Assisting (levels I and II)
Description
This one-year Ontario college certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. It provides access to academic studies, clinical experience and current radiography techniques. You will finish the program by completing a field placement experience within the community to further prepare you to work effectively as a Level I and II dental assistant as part of an oral health-care team.
You will also learn:
You will also learn:
- Business administration skills
- Dental laboratory skills
- Oral health education
- Emphasizing professional and ethical principles
- Working interdependently and collaboratively with health-care professionals
- Knowledge of the various practice specialties available
Graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Board Exam and are also eligible for certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
SEMESTER 1
ANTY1500 Dental & Orofacial Anatomy
BIOL503 Anatomy & Physiology
CLIN1500 Clinic Theory I
CLIN1501 Clinic Practice
DENT1509 Dental Materials
PREV1501 Preventive Dentistry
RAD1500 Radiography Theory 1
SEMESTER 2
CLIN2502 Clinic Theory II
DENT1502 Dental Records
FWK2500 Field Placement
MGMT1500 Office Management/ Dental Software
NUTR1500 Nutrition I
PRCT1501 Clinic Practice II
RAD2502 Radiography Theory II
RAD2503 Radiography Practice
SPEC1502 Diverse Populations
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
SEMESTER 1
ANTY1500 Dental & Orofacial Anatomy
BIOL503 Anatomy & Physiology
CLIN1500 Clinic Theory I
CLIN1501 Clinic Practice
DENT1509 Dental Materials
PREV1501 Preventive Dentistry
RAD1500 Radiography Theory 1
SEMESTER 2
CLIN2502 Clinic Theory II
DENT1502 Dental Records
FWK2500 Field Placement
MGMT1500 Office Management/ Dental Software
NUTR1500 Nutrition I
PRCT1501 Clinic Practice II
RAD2502 Radiography Theory II
RAD2503 Radiography Practice
SPEC1502 Diverse Populations
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Ontario College Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: DAII
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.