The program of study for the Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting is designed to prepare students to take the licensing examination to be a Registered Dental Assistant as administered by the Dental Board of California and also to take the national certification examination to be a Certified Dental Assistant as administered by the Dental Assisting National Board.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Integrate the knowledge of dental science, materials, radiography, procedures, patient and office management into the clinical practices required of registered dental assistants in general and specialized dentistry.

🗸 Perform with competency all registered dental assistant duties outlined by the California Dental Practice Act.

🗸 Conduct work ethically and professionally, as expected in the dental assisting profession.

🗸 Anticipate what is required in state and national licensure exams that authorize one to perform registered and certified dental assistant functions.