CSC Institute

The Dental Assistant program will prepare a student to assume a position as a dental assistant, capable of working interdependently and collaboratively with health professionals in a variety of practice settings. Commensurate with the level of study and in accordance with current legislation, the graduate of this program will perform a variety of roles including clinical, education, health promotion, business administration and laboratory assistant consistent with national standards.

Career Opportunities:
The graduate of this program is qualified to assume a position as a dental assistant in a private dental practice, a dental clinic or a health unit or agency under the direction and supervision of a dentist. The graduate has relia bly demonstrated the ability to:

interact with others in groups and teams
use critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems
communicate confidently in a variety of situations
adapt to change, recognize the need to maintain and renew knowledge and skills, and effectively meet societal challenges arising in community, family and working life situations
maintain a safe practice environment
contribute to the development of a comprehensive client profile in collaboration with the client and other health professionals
contribute to the development of a validated plan for oral health services and programs
contribute to the provision of oral health services and programs by using the validated plan
contribute to the assessment of client oral health services and programs by using a variety of sources including the client profile
practice in a professional and competent manner
contribute to the maintenance of complete and accurate documentation of client information.

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DAY AND EVENING COURSES

Number of weeks - 25/30
Credits: 25

Graduates are awarded with diploma

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