Certified Dental Assistant certificate program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for employment as a dental assistant. This program combines lectures and clinical practice in preparation for a career in private practice, dental clinics, and other public health facilities.
Students gain extensive clinical experience throughout the program.
In addition to working at the UCFV Dental Clinic, the curriculum includes two practica, which provide full-time experience in a dental office. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, hence the graduates are eligible for registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. Individuals demonstrating a sincere interest in people with the ability to work well with others are most likely to be successful. Certified Dental Assistant students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Certified Dental Assistant certificate over three years. Entrance requirements 1. English 12 or English 101, Biology 11, Biology 12, and Chemistry 11.