Dental Assistant

Through Emerge Education’s 14-week Dental Assistant certificate program, you will be prepared to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), which is taken in addition to any state licensing or regulatory requirements. This program does not qualify for Dental Assistant licensing in the state of Montana. Each state’s dental board implements rules and regulations for delegating legally allowable duties to dental assistants. Passing the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam only conveys authority to perform these duties in those states that recognize these exams or this certification as meeting state dental assisting requirements.

A dental assistant is a professional who supports a dentist and dental hygienist in a myriad of ways. They are highly visible members of the dental practice team. Job duties include scheduling patient appointments, obtaining preliminary vital signs and symptoms, performing diagnostic testing, creating laboratory molds, taking x-rays, and assisting the dentist through all visits and dental procedures.

In order to participate in this program you’ll need a High School Diploma or GED and web browser with internet connection.

Through this training, you’ll be able to:

• recognize proper infection control procedures, handwashing, sterilization of equipment, disinfection of operatories
• use of personal protective equipment (PPE), per Standard and Universal precautions
• demonstrate essential dental assisting skills needed for patient preparation, measurement of vital signs, and four-handed dentistry, as well as the dental assistant’s role in medical emergencies
• classify clinical tools, techniques, and materials used in four-handed dentistry
• ensure HIPAA, OSHA, FDA, and EPA compliance
• follow CDC recommendations as applicable to protected health information, infection control, radiation safety, workplace safety and controls, and documentation

Affordable financing options are available for your certification program!

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