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The Certified Dental Assisting Program (onsite) provides graduates with the knowledge and practical experi-ence to enter a career as a Practicing Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Graduates will acquire the specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as a dental health team member with dependent, interrelated and independent roles.
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 graduation
Either Biology 11 or Biology 12 (human biology recommended) or equivalent
English language requirements, such as:
English 12 with a B or higher, or
3 credits of University English (English-Speaking countries) each with 64% or higher, or
VCC English Language Assessment (ELA) - (Listening 25/30, Speaking 27/30, Reading 50/70, Essay 16/20) , or
VCC ESL Pathway Level 8 (ELSK 0815 and 0820)
Program Credential Certificate
Program Length 10 months
Start Date / Intakes Fall term
Campus Location Downtown
Tuition & Credits $486.22 per credit for 52 credits
Total Tuition Fee $19,450 for 10 months (approximately)
Tuition Deposit $15,500 ($5,000 of the tuition deposit is non-refundable)
Certified Dental Assisting Certificate
Requirements upon Acceptance
Criminal Record Check Proof of a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray Complete Immunization History Please review Important Health Requirements for the VCC School of Health Sciences.
Application Deadline
Many high demand programs fill quickly. Check the seat availability status for the program of your choice at www.vcc.ca/ieavailability and apply while program seats are open.
Intake Application
Open
Application Deadline
(without a valid Study Permit)
Application Deadline
(with a valid Study Permit)
Fall term (September start date)
October 1 March 31 June 30
Career
Graduates will have acquired the specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as a dental health team member with dependent, interrelated and independent roles.
Term 1 Preparation for Practice Theory 1 Patient Assessment Theory 1 Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 1 Clinical Practice 1 Dental Radiography 1
Courses
This three-term program is competency based and is taught in modern clinical facilities shared with other VCC Dental programs. The clinical competencies and supporting theory are organized according to the health model of Preparation for Practice, Patient Assessment Theory, Planning Implementation and Evaluation Practice. Term 1 focuses primarily on the chairside dental assisting aspects of practice, with Term 2 and 3 building on certified skills and independent practice. Classes are generally held 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Monday - Friday, with the exception of clinical/practicum expe-rience and some evenings and Saturdays may be required. Class times are subject to change.
Tuition fees and other fees are approximate and subject to change due to yearly increases without notice. Students will be
required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program.
The application fee is non-refundable.
All program information including tuition and other fees, course/program content, length, admission requirements, prereq-
uisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.
Contact us at [email protected] before applying.
Term 2 Preparation for Practice Theory 2 Patient Assessment Theory 2 Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 2 Clinical Practice 2 Dental Radiography 2
Term 3 Preparation for Practice Theory 3 Patient Assessment Theory 3 Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Theory 3 Clinical Practice 3 Dental Radiography 3
Total Program Fees: $21,280 (approximately)
Total program fees include tuition fees, college initiative fees, student union fees, extended health and medical insurance fees, U-Pass, graduation fees, campus resource fees and other fees payable to VCC. For the breakdown of fees, please visit www.vcc.ca/international and check individual program pages for details.
How to Apply
Check http://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/how-to-apply/ for information about how to apply.
Applicants must be in Vancouver to take VCC’s English Language Assessment, or have studied in an English-speaking country, to meet the English admissions requirements.
Available seat for international students: 1