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Registered Dental Assistant - ROP

Program Overview


​​The online application for the 2022/2023 Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) program is now closed. 
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RDA Program Information Sheet
How to Apply
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:
  • Certificate of Competency
  • Dental Radiation Safety
  • Coronal Polish
  • Infection Control
  • Dental Practice Act
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
​Completers are eligible for the Registered Dental Assistant Examination offered by the Dental Board of California.

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 Resources

What is a Dental Assistant? (Video)
From Dental Hygienist to Dentist: The Journey of Dr. Loeta Robles
Student Success Stories
Classroom Photos (Slideshow)
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 500   
​Chico, CA 95928
530-879-7462 
​email: ​CTE@bcoe.org
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  • Home
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  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
  • Exploring Careers
    • Career Resources
    • Careers by Interest Area
    • RIASEC Types
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Career Camps
    • For Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • State Programs
    • Overview of State Programs
    • CTE Online
    • DSPT
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
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