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12 Week Entry Level EDFA with Radiology
12 Week Entry Level EDFA with Radiology
at Dental Assistant Pioneers Academy
Central Florida Catalog
DAPA offers a 12-week program designed for students eager to get into the Assisting field with no prior experience. It is a high-paced course that is part hybrid online study and part hands-on lab. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry The course will divide all chair-side expanded duties and Radiology labs into 12 weeks with each week focusing on up to 2 labs. Each week will require reading and studying from the textbook and completion of homework, then each student will log on to their designated student portal where they will be required to complete an online test. Once the test is completed the computer will will grade it. There will be up to 3 attempts to successfully complete. This will get each student ready for the focused lab that Friday. Every Friday for 12 weeks all students will meet at the Dental Assistant Pioneer Academy dental Lab where proficiency and hands-on testing will be conducted.
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Dental Assistants
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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Admissions
- Completed Application
- Visit Dental Assistant Pioneer Academy and interview/ Attend our orientation unless other arrangements are made.
- All applicants must exhibit proper willingness and enthusiasm to learn the art of dental assisting.
- A high school diploma or GED is necessary – seniors in high school may take our course on the condition he/she has an overall GPA of B or above.
- No Prerequisites.
- The deadline to apply is the day the ten-week cycle begins, based on availability.
- Admissions are conducted throughout the year; Accepted candidates will receive a letter of acceptance to the program.
- New classes start three times per year – Inquire to find out the start date of the next class.
- Paid tuition reserves your spot in the class – Tuition is payable to Dental Assistant Pioneer Academy