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 The State licensed Registered Dental Assistant (R.D.A.) is an
integral part of the modern dental office. RDAs work with the dental
office team to provide high quality, efficient, caring service for
patients. They work directly with patients in the dental office providing
auxiliary services at chair side, and also provide front office clerical
and management services. Graduates of the Dental Assisting program are
prepared to step right into the dentist's office, having completed courses
in the physical sciences, manipulative techniques, business
administration, x-ray, expanded functions and dental ethics. All students
are given actual "hands-on" clinical experience with patients during the
program. Students gain valuable experience in the Eureka campus' dental
clinic.
For
additional information
about this career visit
the U.S.
Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Dental Assistant.
The Dental Assisting program is a 9-month certificate program. Successful
completion of the program qualifies the student to receive a College of
the Redwoods Certificate of Completion in Radiation Safety.
Upon completion of both the program and the California Registered Dental
Assistant (RDA) exam, graduates are issued an RDA license and a
certificate in coronal polish. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the
national Certification Exam (CDA) which qualifies them to hold Certified
Dental Assistant status throughout the United States.
A new class is admitted every Fall semester based on open enrollment.
Dental Assisting offers the following degrees:
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