Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) in Ottawa Canada | Algonquin College
Algonquin College
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
28,466
(c. USD20,424.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) Ontario College Certificate program prepares you to work effectively, ethically, and cooperatively within a healthcare team while delivering oral healthcare services. Combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, you'll master radiography techniques, laboratory procedures, chairside assistance, patient education, and practice management essentials for the dental field.
Gain practical experience through both on-campus and external dental office placements, honing your assisting skills to perform procedures safely and competently. Deliver patient care in Algonquin College's dental clinic and complete a 60-hour externship at a private dental practice.
This accredited one-year Ontario College Certificate program meets the standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Upon graduation, you'll qualify to take the National Dental Assisting Examination - a mandatory requirement for practicing Level II Dental Assisting in Ontario. Successful candidates can then pursue certification through the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above along with proof of either: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.
Deadline: Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration.
Tuition
CAD
28,466