EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY

The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program only admits students from a waitlist of qualified candidates. All prospective students are required to complete this form and supply all the required information and documents to be considered. Qualified applicants are added to the waitlist on a first come, first served basis, and admission is prioritized based on DANB-CDA exam results or graduation from a CODA accredited Dental Assisting program. It is strongly recommended that students seek advising from the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program director prior to being added to the waitlist. 

Please remember that we will use the contact information provided on this form so please ensure it is current so we can reach you.


If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties completing this application please contact:

Kammi Whitmire

Program Director – (EFDA) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary   

Kammi.Whitmire@scc.spokane.edu

509.533.7300


If applicants are not current SCC students, they must also complete application materials for Spokane Community College prior to starting the EFDA program:  scc.spokane.edu/Apply-Now

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Link to complete class online if you have not already completed it - sgclassesonline.com/paths/167-7-hour-hiv-aids-and-bloodborne-pathogens 

Pathway

Select the appropriate pathway for your application:


Pathway I

You are on Pathway I because you have completed a CODA accredited dental assisting program or you have successfully passed the DANB Certified Dental Assistant exam. Please attach a copy of your certificate, diploma, or a copy of your transcript including the date the program was completed. When you pass your exam, proof is required.

 

Please use this link to verify that your program was/is accredited by CODA. This link is presorted for Dental Assisting programs in WA state. If you need to search for another state, please access the link and scroll down to find the state you need: Search for Dental Programs | Commission on Dental Accreditation



Pathway II

You are on Pathway II because you are completing on the job training as a dental assistant in a general or pediatric dentist practice, you have been working full time and have at least 3,500 verifiable hours of experience accrued over at least two years but no more than four, and verification for 3,500 hours of work experience signed by overseeing dentist.


Not working as a full-time dental assistant for at least two years
You are welcome to complete this form again once you have either completed two full years or with a date of when you will have completed two years of full-time experience as a dental assistant. 
Special dentistry experience does not qualify prospective students for this program. Only students with at least two years of experience in general or pediatric dentistry will be accepted.


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