Certificate in Dental Assistant

If you’re looking for a secure career with good income potential and opportunity for growth that is also personally fulfilling, look no further. Dentists, hygienists and patients all rely on professionally trained Dental Assistants. In only 10 months, our Dental Assistant program can prepare you to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board exam prior to registering with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC.Our spring Preventative Clinic sees over 300 patients each year, providing you with plenty of hands-on experience. You will also take part in two three-week practical experiences in a dental clinic which will further prepare you for your rewarding career. Our ten-month full-time program combines face-to-face and online learning practice and clinical based training to prepare you for a career as a Dental Assistant.

Secondary school graduation or equivalent Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following: ENST 12 – English Studies 12 ENFP 12 – English First Peoples 12 ENGL090 – English – Provincial Level Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following: ATPH 12 – Anatomy and Physiology 12 BIOL090 – Biology-Provincial Level (Human Biology)