Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students, faculty and staff lace up for the third annual Walk for Smiles walkathon.
HEALTH, WELLNESS
AND SCIENCES
HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The graduate of this program is qualified to
assume a position as a dental assistant in a:
• dental practice
• dental hygiene practice
• community oral health clinic
• public health unit
PLEASE NOTE
Additional requirements include:
• Standard First Aid certificate
• CPR certificate
• physical ability and visual acuity
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check
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DENTAL ASSISTING (LEVELS I AND II)
DNAS
Students are prepared to become dental assistants, capable of working interdependently
and collaboratively with health professionals in a variety of practice settings. Corresponding
with the level of study and in accordance with current legislation, graduates perform a variety
of roles consistent with national standards including clinical, education, health promotion,
business administration and laboratory assistant.
Graduates will be eligible to write the National Dental Assistants Board Exam (NDAEB) and are
eligible for certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA). To be certified
by the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA), the graduate must have successfully
completed the NDAEB. This allows the graduate to practise as a Level II Dental Assistant.
ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE
1 year (3 semesters)
STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie
STARTS JANUARY: Barrie
Approximate fees for three semesters: $9,580.23
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD or equivalent with
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 chemistry (U) or Grade 12 chemistry (C or U)
• Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U)
PLACEMENTS
1 field placement
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