Dental Assistant

The Certified Dental Assisting Program is a full-time, ten month program that prepares graduates to work as Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).

The core of the program focuses on a patient-centered approach to care to include an equity of care that supports an individual’s improvement of their oral health for their personal health and well-being. Theory and skills include clinical operations, chairside procedures, intra-oral procedures, patient education and interpersonal skills.

Students must be prepared to attend two unpaid, three-week practicums in communities other than Cranbrook to successfully complete the program.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Program graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) exam which, upon successful completion, allows graduates to obtain registration and licensure with the Dental Assisting Regulatory Authorities. Registration and licensure in each province is required to work as a CDA in Canada.