DNTA 2000 - Professional Development: Dental Assisting/Assistant
Course Description
Intensive training in an identified area(s) to meet continuing education and/or review/update requirements associated with professional licensure or certification. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.Notes
RDA Review and Exam Course
This Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Review and Exam Course is designed to help prepare the Dental Assistant for the examination required by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) covering Texas Infection Control, Jurisprudence, and Radiology. The student will learn the CDC infection control standards, waste management, and techniques to prevent cross contamination. Licensing, relevant legal terminology, ethics and radiology techniques will also be taught. Included in the course is a TSBDE-approved examination.
At least 3 months of dental experience is strongly recommended for this course.
- Gain an understanding of Infection Control, Jurisprudence, and Radiology
- Prepare to take the State Board exam required for Dental Assistants to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
- Complete the State Board RDA Exam.
Textbook- Materials available in class.
Required materials
882-E Scantron (for face-to-face course option)
Pen/pencil to take notes
Scrubs are not required for class.
Please see the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) RDA licensing webpage for State Board requirements for this certification. We will review the steps required for the application process for obtaining the State RDA license. There is a state application fee.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Certification Review and Exam Course
The Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Review and Exam Course is designed to prepare the dental auxiliary to obtain certification in nitrous oxide monitoring as mandated by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). This course does not satisfy the licensing requirements for dentists.
- Learn Texas Jurisprudence relating to Nitrous Oxide
- Discuss and recognize management of medical emergencies
- Review sedation in pediatric dentistry
- Learn about social use and abuse of nitrous oxide
- Complete the Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Exam
Textbook- Materials available in class
Required materials
882-E Scantron for exam (for face-to-face course option)
Pen/pencil to take notes
Scrubs are not required for class.
Please visit the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Nitrous Oxide webpage for State Board requirements for this certification. There is a state application fee.