Dental Assistant Program

Dental Assistant Level I

The Dental Assistant Level I program consists of 24 weeks with a total of 220 hours in theory and clinical practicum plus 120-160 externship hours. Students will learn the basic skills needed to satisfy requirements in starting a career in Dental Assisting. Students will learn hands-on techniques as it relates to chairside dental assisting and current dental practice aligned with the Dental Board of California.

Program Outcome:

• California Dental Board California Dental X-Ray Certification
• California Dental Board 8-hour Infection Control Certification
• California Dental Board 2-hour Dental Practice Act Certification

Dental Assistant Level II (RDA Preparation)

New RDA Preparation courses start every Summer Term.

The Dental Assisting (RDA) Preparation Level II program prepares students for a job as a Registered Dental Assistant. Upon completion of this 68-hour program and 1,280 verifiable training externship and/or work experience hours, graduates may be eligible to take the Registered Dental Assistant state exam. This 11-week course includes classroom, lab, clinical, and pre-clinical hours. Students will learn Coronal Polish, Pit and Fissure Sealant, and RDA functions as they relate to the RDA State Board exam.

Program Outcome:

• Dental Board of California Coronal Polish Certificate
• Dental Board of California Pit & Fissure Sealants Certificate
• Eligible to sit for Registered Dental Assistant Exam after completion of verifiable work experience