Overview

Throughout the Dental Assistant course from College of The Rockies you will also take part in two, three-week practical experiences in a dental clinic which will further prepare you for this rewarding career.

Individuals in this occupation should:

Be approachable, relaxed and trustworthy
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Have well-developed fine motor skills
Enjoy working with people and as part of a team

Career opportunities:

Dental Assistants can typically enjoy a regular schedule in a clean, well-lit office. When you become a certified Dental Assistant, you can work as a:

Dental Assistant / Dental Lab Assistant *

With additional education and/or experience, some examples of career opportunities include:

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists *
Dental Technologists and Technicians

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology and Infection Control
Basic Dental Assisting
Patient Assessment
Dental Office Emergencies
Preventative Dentistry
Dental Radiography
Restorative Assisting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

49 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cranbrook, Canada

Disciplines

Dentistry View 20 other Bachelors in Dentistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

C+

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary school graduation or equivalent
Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following:
- ENST 12 – English Studies 12
- ENFP 12 – English First Peoples 12
- ENGL090 – English – Provincial Level
Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following:
- ATPH 12 – Anatomy and Physiology 12
- BIOL090 – Biology-Provincial Level (Human Biology)

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Tuition Fees

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17040 CAD / year

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4571 CAD / year

≈ 4571 CAD / year

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