Certificate (Certified Dental Assistant)
STEM Course
10 months
Full Time
On Campus
CA$3,517/Yr
CA$3,517 /Yr
- Certified Dental Assistants are essential members of the dental health care team, working toward the common goal of providing quality oral care for dental clients. Individuals who have a passion for helping people, enjoy working with their hands, and are team players are most likely to be successful and will find this to be a rewarding career.
- The 10-month (September June) Certified Dental Assistant certificate program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for employment as a certified dental assistant.
- This program combines lectures and clinical practice in preparation for a career in private practice, dental clinics, and other public health facilities. Students gain extensive clinical experience throughout the program.
- In addition to working at the UCFV Dental Clinic, the curriculum includes two practica, which provide full-time experience in a dental office.
- Because this program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, graduates are eligible to write the National Board Exam and then register with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$3517 (CAD 3517) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | CA$15744 (CAD 15744) |
2021 | CA$4740 (CAD 4740) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic eligibility:
Following are the requirements for this program:
- High school graduation (equivalent to Canadian grade 12 graduation).
- From the high school: grade 12 Math with a min. C+ grade; one other academic grade 12 course with a min. B grade. From post-secondary: a minimum GPA of 2.67 on a scale of 4.0 on all university-level credits attempted or 30 credits transferrable to a Business diploma or BBA with a minimum GPA of 2.67; prerequisites for MATH 141.
Indian students eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed high school
- Work and personal reference required
- Dental Oral Health certificate required
Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Career and Placement after Course
Dental Assistants
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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