This course provides opportunities for dental assisting practice in a general dentistry office and with community partners' dental clinics, enabling the student to integrate skills and knowledge into practice.
Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.
Prerequisites
DENT 1205, DENT 1215, DENT 1225, DENT 1235, DENT 1245.
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What you will learn
- Hands-on dental assisting practice
- Patient interaction and cultural competency application
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Reflection and self-evaluation
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42634 |
April 10, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42643 |
April 10, 2026 to April 24, 2026 |
Practicum | Off Site | 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.