Program Overview

Programs

The university offers various programs across different fields, including:

• Business Management & Logistics
• Digital Marketing & Business Management
• Academic Diploma
• Digital Marketing & Business Management with Co-op
• Supply Chain & Operations Management
• Hospitality Management
• Hospitality Management with Co-op
• Healthcare
• Healthcare Office Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Veterinary Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant with Practicum
• Pharmacy Technician
• Agriculture and Sustainability
• Aquaculture Technician
• Sustainability & Renewable Energy
• Education & Social Services
• Social Services & Community Support Worker
• Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Education Assistant
• Finance
• Financial Office Assistant
• Insurance Professional
• Information Technology
• Cyber Security
• Legal
• Immigration Assistant
• English Language Programs
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Pre-Intermediate
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Upper-Intermediate
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Advanced
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Intensive
• Microcredentials

Dental Assistant Program

About the Program

The Dental Assistant Certificate program teaches students the essential skills to thrive in a dental office. Working as part of a dental team, students will learn how to assist with dental procedures, provide quality oral care, maintain equipment and supplies, manage patient records, and ensure that clinical and office procedures run efficiently and effectively.

Program Details

• Duration: 1,140 hours
• Format: Synchronous, in-person
• Career Opportunities:
  • Dental Assistant
  • Patient Counselling
  • Dental Sterilization Assistant

Courses

• Medical Emergencies
• Dental Introduction
• Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology
• Prevention of Disease Transmission
• Oral Pathology
• Dental Pharmacology
• Diagnostic Records
• Dental Materials
• Preventative Dentistry
• Dental Radiography
• Dental Specialties
• Dental Practice Management
• Clinical Dentistry
• Patient-Centered Clinical Dentistry
• Clinical Practicum I
• Clinical Practicum II

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:

• Completion of grades 9-11, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages
• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction
• Evidence of graduation from a language program with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below:
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
    • Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) - Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
  • Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level
  • The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level
  • iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5
  • EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Do I need prior dental experience to join this program? No, this program teaches all the skills you need to become a dental assistant.
• What kind of certifications will I receive? You’ll get a Dental Assistant Certificate and be eligible for the National Dental Assisting Board exam.
• What assessments are included in the program? The program includes tests, hands-on practice, and final evaluations to check your skills.
• Are there specific tools or textbooks required? Yes, you’ll need some textbooks and essential tools for training.
• What can I do after graduating? Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental assistants work in dentists’ offices, community health centres, clinics, and in educational institutions.