Dental Assisting - Level I & II

South Campus - Windsor (H915)

One Year - Ontario College Certificate

September

Sherry Frey
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4409
sfrey@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada, this program will prepare students to assume a position as a dental assistant/ intra-oral health care provider, capable of working with health professionals in a variety of settings. The role of a Level II dental assistant involves precise and detailed work in a confined environment, including intra-oral skills such as selective coronal polishing, oral hygiene instruction, application of pit and fissure sealants, fluoride application, and teeth whitening processes.

The graduate of this program will perform a variety of roles including clinical, education, health promotion, business administration and laboratory duties consistent with national standards and be eligible for certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODDA) and the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA). Upon successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Exam (NDAEB) the graduate is eligible to practice as a Level II Dental Assistant. This program will appeal to students who have excellent communication and organization skills. They must also be compassionate and possess good manual dexterity.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada
• Level II includes 15 intra-oral duties
• Field placements
• On campus dental clinic provides a practical learning environment

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Numerous opportunities exist for graduates as dental assistants, office administrators and treatment coordinators in general practice and specialty dental offices. Other opportunities include public health departments, hospitals, armed forces, college/university dental clinics, and sales.

CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical area. The College is not able to guarantee placements in Windsor and/or Chatham or on a bus route.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination including a Mantoux test (tuberculosis) and Hepatitis B immunization prior to entry to the program. Accepted students must provide proof of a current First Aid and CPR “C” certificate prior to the start of the program.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H915
• This program is recognized by the Canadian Forces! Students who have been accepted into the Dental Assisting program and are considering a career in the CF may apply to the CF through a Canadian Forces paid education program. If accepted, students receive subsidized college tuition, books and academic equipment, in addition to a salary with benefits and a guaranteed job upon graduation. For more information on paid education, go to FORCES.CA and view the video.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$7,632.39*
$600 - $800

* Includes $3,600 Kit fee

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.