Barrie,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Certificate in Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) in Barrie Canada | Georgian College
Georgian College
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Barrie Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,504
(c. USD10,402.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program equips students to become certified Level II dental assistants. Aligned with their studies and current regulations, participants gain hands-on experience through placements at Georgian College's Oral Health Clinic and community settings, covering all clinical duties, specialized practices, health education, business operations, and treatment coordination. The curriculum includes training in creating dental devices and handling various dental materials. Students examine the importance of professionalism in dental assisting and cultivate their professional identity. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to work as dental assistants in diverse environments, collaborating effectively with healthcare teams in general or specialized dental offices. Career opportunities include positions in dental hygiene or denturism practices, community health clinics, public health agencies, military services, insurance firms, or as representatives for dental supply companies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold OSSD or equivalent with the following:
- 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 applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria to meet Georgian’s language proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT): 79
- TOEFL Paper-based test: 550
- IELTS Academic only: 6.0
- YELT: 1-5
- TOEIC: 800
- Graduate of Level 8 of Georgian’s GAAS - English for Academic Purposes: 60% in certificate or completion of level 8 with 70% or higher
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 60
- Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): 58
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 170
Tuition
CAD
14,504