This one-year online 牙科协助 certificate program prepares those who are new to the profession to perform a variety of tasks in dental offices, including sterilization of instruments, preparing materials for dental procedures and performing office duties.
This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation and satisfies all requirements set by New York State to become a Licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
The college also offers a non-credit Alternative 牙科协助 Program (ADAP) for those who are currently working in the field who have more than 3,500 hours of work experience and CPR certification.
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- This program is only offered in an online format.
- 学生 instruction includes 27 credit hours of online coursework and 225 hours of hands-on clinical experience through a formal clinical internship.
- 90 clinical hours will be required at the clinical site for the fall semester as well as 135 clinical hours in the spring semester.
- Successful program graduates may apply for the New York State Professional 牙科协助 (NYPDA) Examination, 辐射的健康 & Safety (RHS) Exam and Infection Control Exam (ICE). These exams are administered by the 牙科协助 National Board (DANB) to become a New York State Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
- All students interested in this program should review the 项目能力.
- Graduates may apply for licensure after completing all of the above requirements; there is an additional fee for the examination and licensure process.
- In order to obtain a New York state license as a Registered Dental Assistant, you must be a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosures
SUNY's academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed New York State requirements. Other states may have their own requirements. If your goal is to practice in another state, please review that state's requirements. View professional licensure disclosures.
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