This first course in the program is designed to present an overview of the dental profession including a brief history of dentistry, discussion of dental team members and their roles, legalities, ethics, continued competency and life-long learning. Additionally, a unit of dental and medical terminology provides the student with the basic “language of dentistry” for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
This course is part of the Certified Dental Assisting (Distance) program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- The Dental Team
- Delivery of Care
- Professionalism
- Legalities and Ethics
- Dental Terminology
- Head and Neck Anatomy
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42142 |
January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42158 |
February 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42174 |
March 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
A challenge exam is offered for this course.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.