This associate in applied science program
prepares students for an entry-level position
in one of the fastest growing health care
fields with a curriculum introducing them to
the profession of dentistry
Program Learning Outcomes
This program prepares students to sit for the
three components of the Dental Assisting
National Board Exams (DANB): Radiation and
Safety Examination (RHS); Infection Control
(ICE); and General Chairside (GC) which are the
three components of the nationally recognized
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification.
The DANB exams are administered at Pearson
Vue Centers and are not included as part of
the cost of this program. In addition to the
CDA certification, students will be eligible to
apply for their New Jersey Dental Radiology
Technologist licensure, and expandedfunctions licensure in the State of New Jersey
as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
