Program Overview
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The online application for the 2022/2023 Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) program is now closed. Sign up for our Email Newsletter to receive updates about our programs. Program Description
This 34-week program (980 clock hours) prepares students with the necessary manipulative skills, technical knowledge and experience for entry-level employment as a Registered Dental Assistant. Through a combination of lecture, laboratory and clinical experience, students will receive skills training in the following: infection control, Dental Practice Act, dental anatomy, dental terminology, dental radiation safety, coronal polish, pit and fissure sealants, dental instrumentation, equipment, and CPR/BLS. "Community classroom" is a component of this program that provides students with unpaid on-the-job training experiences at sites in the field. Correlating classroom instruction with regularly scheduled, supervised and planned work-based learning, this type of experience supports students in preparing for a successful transition into the workplace. For the RDA Program, the Community Classroom consists of instruction in a dental office working side by side with the dentist and dental team members. Program Objectives Students successfully completing this program will receive the following certificates:
Financial Aid This course is approved for federal financial aid. Please complete a FAFSA application to determine eligibility. ROP's school code is 042205. |
Video: Take a sneak peek into our RDA program! See what our classes look like, meet our instructors and find out why students choose Butte County ROP.
Additional ResourcesFrom Dental Hygienist to Dentist: The Journey of Dr. Loeta Robles
Student Success Stories
Classroom Photos (Slideshow)
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