BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Certified Dental Assistant in Chilliwack Canada | University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
|
Chilliwack Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,184
(c. USD12,320.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
A bright smile creates an excellent first impression. Dentists confirm that modern practices see many patients seeking to enhance their smiles and maintain optimal oral health.
Accredited dental assistants play a vital role in dental teams, working diligently to deliver top-quality oral care to patients.
Our 10-month Certified Dental Assistant program (running September to June) equips students with the expertise, practical skills, and professional mindset needed for success in this field.
Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, this program prepares graduates for rewarding careers in private practices, dental clinics, and public health settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, and a minimum grade of C in the following two courses: (English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 099, or ENGL 091) and (Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12, BIO 093, or BIO 111).
Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
Students registering in post-secondary level courses will be required to meet the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
Attendance at a program information session is highly recommend for all applicants. At this time applicants will be provided with an overview of the program. At the information session, applicants will also be required to write an application essay.
A work reference using the confidential reference form available at ufv.ca/registrar/forms and a personal reference from non-relatives.
A health assessment indicating fitness to practice. Health questionnaire forms will be included in the letter of notification regarding an information session. Completed forms should be brought to the interview or submitted prior to interview.
Dental office observation form signed by a dentist, confirming two full days spent in a dental office observing office routine and dental procedures. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit this document prior to the interview.
A satisfactory interview with the program faculty, who will assess applicants':
Knowledge of and motivation towards a career as a dental assistant,
Financial preparation,
Communication skills,
Experience with patients in the health-care field as a volunteer and/or employee, and
Experience in working with the public.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.
Note: Students may also present English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, IB English A (standard level or higher level), or out-of-province equivalent.
Students registering in post-secondary level courses will be required to meet the English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
Attendance at a program information session is highly recommend for all applicants. At this time applicants will be provided with an overview of the program. At the information session, applicants will also be required to write an application essay.
A work reference using the confidential reference form available at ufv.ca/registrar/forms and a personal reference from non-relatives.
A health assessment indicating fitness to practice. Health questionnaire forms will be included in the letter of notification regarding an information session. Completed forms should be brought to the interview or submitted prior to interview.
Dental office observation form signed by a dentist, confirming two full days spent in a dental office observing office routine and dental procedures. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit this document prior to the interview.
A satisfactory interview with the program faculty, who will assess applicants':
Knowledge of and motivation towards a career as a dental assistant,
Financial preparation,
Communication skills,
Experience with patients in the health-care field as a volunteer and/or employee, and
Experience in working with the public.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 85.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) score of at least 70.
Tuition
CAD
17,184