The Directed Studies course is an individually tailored clinical remediation program for dental assisting candidates who require additional education to meet entry-to-practice standards in British Columbia. This course is not intended as preparation for the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Clinical Practice Evaluation. Instead, it supports NDAEB CPE candidates and British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) applicants who must complete specific outstanding clinical or regulatory requirements for licensure in BC.
Instruction is customized to the specific clinical competencies identified as outstanding through regulatory or examination feedback. Learning activities focus on the development, refinement, and demonstration of safe, competent, and professional chairside and clinical practices consistent with current standards of care.
For NDAEB candidates completing education in lieu of the CPE, eligibility criteria include:
A minimum of one attempted NDAEB CPE, and remediation required in no more than five (5) clinical skills.
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a letter of completion, which will be forwarded to the NDAEB or the BCCOHP, as applicable, to support progression in the licensure or registration process.
Prerequisites
Department permission required.
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What you will learn
- Outstanding NDAEB clinical skills
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60820 |
May 23, 2026 to May 23, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60821 |
May 24, 2026 to May 24, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60824 |
August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60825 |
August 9, 2026 to August 9, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70787 |
September 19, 2026 to September 19, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70788 |
September 20, 2026 to September 20, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70789 |
October 17, 2026 to October 17, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70790 |
October 18, 2026 to October 18, 2026 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40689 |
January 16, 2027 to January 16, 2027 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40690 |
January 17, 2027 to January 17, 2027 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | 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.
† 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.