Ontario College Certificate in Dental Assisting Program (Levels I and II) (S113)

The Dental Assisting program provides the education required to work as a certified dental assistant (Levels I and II). As a student in this program, you will develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings. The one-year Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) (S113) certificate program will prepare you to become a valued collaborative member of the oral health-care team. You will develop competencies related to clinical assisting, oral health education and business administration consistent with national and provincial standards.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and the selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**.
• Grade 12 English (C or U) – a grade of 60 per cent or higher is required.
• Grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U) – a grade of 60 per cent or higher is required.
• Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) – a grade of 60 per cent or higher is required.

** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, Math or Science, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math or Science.