How to become a certified dental assistant in BC
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) · British Columbia
Help the dentist during treatment and get the room and tools ready. You need a ten-month college certificate, a national exam and registration.
THE ROUTE
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Admissions Prerequisites & Health Clearances
High school sciences, CPR-C & criminal record check
Certified Dental Assisting Certificate (VCC / Camosun)
10-month CDAC certificate at VCC or Camosun
Supervised Clinical Practicum Rotations
Chairside clinical rotations in dental clinics
NDAEB National Written Examination
Pass NDAEB national written board exam
BCCOHP Registered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Register with BCCOHP & practice as CDA
Admissions Prerequisites & Health Clearances
High school sciences, CPR-C & criminal record check
Certified Dental Assisting Certificate (VCC / Camosun)
10-month CDAC certificate at VCC or Camosun
Supervised Clinical Practicum Rotations
Chairside clinical rotations in dental clinics
NDAEB National Written Examination
Pass NDAEB national written board exam
BCCOHP Registered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Register with BCCOHP & practice as CDA
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You prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, pass tools during procedures, and assist the dentist with direct patient care.
Follow strict infection control protocols against bloodborne pathogens and wear protective lead aprons during digital X-rays.
You can complete post-basic modules to specialize in orthodontic procedures.
You can also advance into dental clinic management or bridge into a Dental Hygiene program.
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