Certificate (Dental Assisting)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
CA$14,150/Yr
CA$14,150 /Yr
- Certificate in Dental Assisting at Georgian College is offered as 1 year (3 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students in this program prepare to assume positions as certified dental assistants, level II, and experience a variety of practical experiences including placements in the Georgian College Oral Health Clinic and in the community.
- Students also learn to fabricate dental appliances and manipulate a variety of dental materials.
- The Dental Assisting Program at Georgian College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- The graduate of this program will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board exam (NDAEB).
- Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal references three months prior to placement.
- Students are advised that in addition to a 4-week placement in semester three, there is also a 4 to 5-day placement at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in Semester 2 for the Fall intake, and in Semester 3 for the January intake.
- Students must have a clear, up-to-date immunization record in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act.
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester is 60%.
- Graduates may find work in a general or specialty dental practice, a dental hygiene practice, a denturism practice, a community oral health clinic, or a public health unit.
- The average salary goes up to 45,000 USD after completion of this program.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted throughout the year after the 1 Feb deadline for all three intakes.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$14150 (CAD 14150) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$3600 (CAD 3600) |
| International differential fee | CA$4508 (CAD 4508) |
| Other Fees | CA$9329 (CAD 9329) |
| Total Cost | CA$24637 (CAD 24637) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | CA$7075 (CAD 7075) |
| 2021 | CA$10305 (CAD 10305) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Office Manager
- Research Associate
- Educator
- Dental sales representative
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technologist
- Dentist.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.
Georgian College offers an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Students seeking admission in this program must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with English and Mathematics. International students must have a valid ELP test score as well.
Yes, the program requires IELTS or any other equivalent English language proficiency test score for admission. The language of instruction at Georgian College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, if English is not your first language and/ or you are coming from a country where English is not an official language, you must provide proof of language proficiency.