Cert in Dental Aide is a certificate in Dentistry programme offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon, Canada. The programme runs for 16 weeks, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Dentistry
Duration: 16 weeks
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Dental Aide is a 16-week Applied Certificate offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic at its Regina campus, delivered as 14 weeks of online instruction followed by two weeks of in-person attendance. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level roles in the dental field, covering dental anatomy, infection prevention, patient treatment protocols, and dental practice operations. The program starts in January. Admission requires Grade 12 with a minimum 70 percent in Biology 30, a minimum 70 percent overall average across 30-level English and Biology, and the highest grade earned in a math course such as Foundations of Mathematics 20 or 30, or Pre-Calculus 30, along with an English language proficiency requirement. Students must obtain Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver C with AED certification before the program begins and provide 2015 WHMIS GHS certification upon admission. The program is related to Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Bachelor of Science in Dental Therapy programs.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have completed Grade 12 with a minimum of 70 percent in Biology 30, a minimum 70 percent overall average across 30-level English and Biology, and the highest grade earned in Foundations of Mathematics 20 or 30 or Pre-Calculus 30, and must meet the English language proficiency requirement. Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver C with AED certification is required before the program begins, and 2015 WHMIS GHS certification must be provided upon admission. Admission follows the First Qualified/First Admitted process, with applications opening September 1 each year.
