Workforce Dental Assistant
This entry-level (non-CDA) Workforce Dental Assisting Program prepares students to perform basic dental assisting skills. This program prepares students to work within Rhode Island as a dental assistant and will qualify students to sit for two out of the three DANB certification examinations. This program is a 14-week full-time program and includes an externship. The main role of the Dental Assistant is to assist the dentist in a variety of office functions. Responsibilities vary depending upon the office. In most offices the dental assistant plays a large role in four-handed dental assisting, maintaining CDC, OSHA and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements and are directly involved in the disinfection and the sterilization process.
Currently, the Division of Workforce Partnerships does not know when we will offer the FREE Workforce Dental Assistant program again, but the college has the Dental Assisting Certificate.
If interested in applying for future cohorts, please complete our Program Inquiry Form.
Prerequisites:
- GED or high school diploma is required.
- Bilingual students are encouraged to apply.
- Background check/BCI
Due to the nature of this program, full immunizations are required for participation. Acceptable evidence of COVID-19 vaccination is required, or a medical exemption from a licensed healthcare provider, or religious exemption, in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health regulations and other state or federal regulations.
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