$6,997 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Certificate Dental Assisting
- Certificate in Dental Assisting at Georgian College is offered as 1 year (3 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students in this program prepare to assume positions as certified dental assistants, level II, and experience a variety of practical experiences including placements in the Georgian College Oral Health Clinic and in the community.
- Students also learn to fabricate dental appliances and manipulate a variety of dental materials.
- The Dental Assisting Program at Georgian College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- The graduate of this program will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board exam (NDAEB).
- Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal references three months prior to placement.
- Students are advised that in addition to a 4-week placement in semester three, there is also a 4 to 5-day placement at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in Semester 2 for the Fall intake, and in Semester 3 for the January intake.
- Students must have a clear, up-to-date immunization record in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act.
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester is 60%.
- Graduates may find work in a general or specialty dental practice, a dental hygiene practice, a denturism practice, a community oral health clinic, or a public health unit.
- The average salary goes up to 45,000 USD after completion of this program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $5306 |
| International differential fee | $1691 |
| Total Fees | $6997 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.