Certificate in Dental Assisting

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¿Qué aprenderé?

Description

This program provides the skills and knowledge required to assist the dentist with four-handed dentistry and the use and application of dental materials.

Courses include: the study of head and neck anatomy, infection prevention practices, laboratory techniques and the relationship between general and oral health. The program provides the opportunity to practice intra oral skills on patients, and the importance of effective management in a dental practice. The program includes rotations at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry as well as a dental office practicum.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

The goals of the Dental Assisting Program are to produce graduates who will:

  • Function as an office and clinical assistant under the supervision of a dentist in the administration of dental care to individuals of all ages.
  • Function as a practitioner performing intra-oral skills under the supervision of a dentist.
  • Communicate effectively with the public and dental health team members.
  • Employ safety measures to prevent or alleviate potential hazards in the dental clinic environment.
  • Function as a self-directed and responsible member of the dental assisting profession, within the legal scope of practice outlined for the Registered Dental Assistant.
  • Appreciate the need for and importance of professional development through continuing education.

Employment Potential

Knowledgeable and skilled graduates will be able to obtain employment in a variety of practices:

  • Solo practice (one dentist)
  • Group practice (two or more dentists)
  • General dentistry
  • Specialized dentistry
  • Hospital dental clinic
  • School dental clinic

With motivation and experience, other career opportunities may be available in the following areas:

  • Administrative assistance or office manager
  • Insurance company dental claim form processor
  • Dental product sales representatives
  • Education

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Red River College

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (1 )

Costos de estudio
CAD$18.080,00 (US$ 13.281) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

25 Agosto 2025

Lugar

Red River College

Notre Dame Campus,

2055 Notre Dame Avenue,

Winnipeg,

Manitoba (MB),

R3H 0J9, Canada

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Regular Admission Requirements

Grade 12

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:

Grade 12 English

Grade 12 Math

Grade 12 Science (Biology 40S is recommended)

If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter

Mature Student Admission Requirements

If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

Grade 12 Courses

High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit in each of the following courses:

Grade 12 English

Grade 12 Science (Biology 40S is recommended)

Successful completion of one credit of Grade 11 Applied Math 30S or Pre-Calculus Math 30S is strongly recommended

English Language Requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 or

CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language): Listening 60, Speaking 60, Reading 60, Writing 60

TOEFL - iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test): Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 19, Writing 21

Duolingo (Duolingo English Test): minimum overall score of 115 required.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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