About Our Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Program

• Program: Dental Assistant (Registered Dental Assistant)
• Pathway: Health Science

RDA by the Numbers

• 14: maximum number of applicants accepted each application period
• 25: credit hours to earn the RDA Certificate
• 2: number of semesters to complete the RDA Program
• $2,523: approximate cost of the program—including books and uniforms

Our Mission

The mission of the TCC Registered Dental Assistant Program is to provide affordable educational training that is accessible and consistent with industry standards.

How Our Program Works

Applicants

We accept 14 applicants.

Time Commitment

You need to commit to a full-time schedule for 2 semesters:

• Fall: 13 semester credit hours
• Spring: 12 semester credit hours

Schedule

RDA is a face-to-face-delivery program, which means you will take classes on campus both semesters.

We teach each didactic class over a 16-week period during the fall semester and over an 8-week period during the spring semester.

Classes and labs are scheduled:

• Fall semester: Monday–Thursday between 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
• Spring semester: Monday–Friday between 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.

For more details, contact the program coordinator.

Clinical Site Externships

Our RDA Program requires a total of 224 clinic hours.

Our program coordinator arranges clinical site externships. She will create and coordinate schedules based upon availability.

Grades

You must earn a minimum grade of “C” (75%) to pass.

You will receive a "D" or "F" for any grade earned that is below 75%.

Cost

Approximately $2,523, including books and uniforms

Continuing Education (CE) / Professional Development Courses

Who can take your CE courses?

• Professionals working in the field
• Students in our Dental Hygiene and Registered Dental Assistant programs

What CE professional development courses do you offer?

• DNTA-2000 Coronal Polishing Certificate Course
• DNTA-2000 Nitrous Oxide Course & Exam
• DNTA-2000 Pit & Fissure Certificate Course
• DNTA-1003 Registered Dental Assistant Exam Review

How much do the classes cost?

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

When are upcoming classes?

1. Go to MyTCCTrack: Search for Courses & Course Sections—Advanced Search.
2. Under Term, select a Continuing Education (CE) Term.
   • Example: 2025QS CE Spring
3. Under Academic Level, choose Continuing Education.
4. Select Search.
5. Use the Filter Results menu to help you narrow your search:
   • Under Availability, choose Open Sections Only to find classes that aren't full.
   • Under Subject, choose a subject to further filter the results.

How do I register & pay for classes?

1. Apply to TCC
   • See Continuing Education Student: Getting Started at TCC
2. Find Upcoming Classes & Register
   • See How do I search/register for continuing education classes?

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Updated November 18, 2024