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Certificate of Dental Assisting
Certificate of Dental Assisting

Certificate of Dental Assisting

  • ID:RRC010017
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

* Books and Supplies

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
    • Grade 12 English
    • Grade 12 Math
    • Grade 12 Science (Biology 40S is recommended)

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 50
  • CLB (LINC) (Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available., 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.0, 4.5, 3.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
  • LSI (Language Studies International), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 42
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 18

Course Information

This program provides the skills and knowledge required to assist the dentist with four-handed dentistry and the use and application of dental materials.

Courses include: the study of head and neck anatomy, infection prevention practices, laboratory techniques and the relationship between general and oral health. The program provides the opportunity to practice intra oral skills on patients, and the importance of effective management in a dental practice. The program includes rotations at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry as well as a dental office practicum.

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Year 1

  • Term 1Credit Hours

  • DENT-1011Infection Prevention in Dentistry

  • DENT-1023Dental Radiology Application

  • DENT-1024Dental Impressions

  • DENT-1026Dental Communications

  • DENT-1029Moisture Control

  • DENT-1031Documentation of Patient Records

  • DENT-1032Nutrition

  • DENT-1050Restorative 1

  • DENT-1051Dental Sciences

  • DENT-1052Dental Anatomy

  • DENT-1053Dental Radiology Basics

  • DENT-1054Dental Materials 1

  • DENT-1055Preventive Dentistry

  • DENT-1056Patient Care

  • Term 2Credit Hours

  • DENT-1037Clinical

  • DENT-1038Dental Assisting Practicum

  • DENT-1057Restorative 2

  • DENT-1058Dental Materials 2

  • DENT-1059Dental Specialties

  • DENT-1060Practice Management

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.

  • Improve your language proficiency.

  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Knowledgeable and skilled graduates will be able to obtain employment in a variety of practices:

  • Solo practice (one dentist)

  • Group practice (two or more dentists)

  • General dentistry

  • Specialized dentistry

  • Hospital dental clinic

  • School dental clinic

With motivation and experience, other career opportunities may be available in the following areas:

  • Administrative assistance or office manager

  • Insurance company dental claim form processor

  • Dental product sales representatives

  • Education

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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