The Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) Refresher course will provide an opportunity for those lacking in hours of clinical practice to demonstrate competency of skills and therefore meet requirement for licensure in BC.
Prerequisites
Previously licensed as a Certified Dental Assistant in British Columbia or equivalent.
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What you will learn
- Professionalism
Practice Standards and Ethics
Microbiology and Infection Control
Patient Care
CDA Clinical Competencies
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60726 |
May 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 |
Clinical Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60727 |
May 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.