Three pathways, one professional standard.
Choose the pathway that matches your background and professional experience. Each pathway leads toward the same standard of professional competence in dental surgery assisting.
6-Month Foundation Certificate
A preparatory pathway for applicants whose admissions examination and interview indicate that further foundational preparation is needed before entering the 2-Year Diploma. Placement on this pathway is determined by assessment, not selected directly by the applicant — a science background does not by itself exempt an applicant from it, and does not by itself require it. On successful completion, applicants proceed to the 2-Year Diploma.
| DSA 101 | Introduction to Dental Surgery Assisting & Professional Practice | 8 hrs |
| DSA 102 | Basic Oral Anatomy, Physiology & Dental Terminology | 12 hrs |
| DSA 103 | Infection Prevention, Sterilization & Safety | 6 hrs |
| DSA 104 | Dental Instruments, Equipment & Dental Materials | 8 hrs |
| DSA 105 | Basic Chairside Assisting & Four-Handed Dentistry | 10 hrs |
| DSA 109 | Patient Care in Dentistry | 6 hrs |
| DSA 110 | Dental Practice Administration & Records | 6 hrs |
Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistant
The College's principal training pathway: academic instruction, theoretical knowledge, practical skills development and clinical training. Entry follows an admissions examination and interview, which determine whether an applicant proceeds directly into the Diploma or is placed on the Foundation Certificate first.
Professional Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting
For practising dental assistants who have acquired clinical skills through workplace experience but do not hold formal academic qualifications. Admission requires at least one year of documented experience, a CV, a letter of recommendation from a licensed dentist or dental facility, an examination, an interview, a practical skills assessment and basic computer literacy.