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The Pre-Dental Assisting Career Pathway Certificate is a special admission program designed to make it easier to begin your journey toward a career in dental assisting. Unlike many healthcare programs, you do not need to complete prerequisite college courses before applying. The program is ideal for students who prefer a part-time schedule, are balancing work or family responsibilities or are still completing high school requirements.
The program begins each winter term and follows a structured cohort model over five terms. During the program, you will complete the prerequisite coursework needed for admission to RCC's Dental Assistant Certificate program while building foundational skills in dental assisting.
To continue into the summer Dental Assistant Certificate cohort, students must:
- Complete all required coursework in the Pre-Dental Assisting Career Pathway Certificate.
- Meet program academic standards.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED® by the end of spring term in the second year of the program.
- Be at least 18 years old by July 1 following spring term of the second year of the program.
- Complete required health and immunization requirements.
- Complete a criminal background check.
- Complete a drug screening.
- Pay any fees associated with required screening processes.
Important updates, deadlines and program information are sent to your RCC student email throughout the program. Checking your email regularly will help you stay informed and prepared for each step in the process.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning is offered for:
- AHA BLS Card (required before entry into the Dental Assisting Program).
- Dental Radiology: Dental Assistants who hold a valid certificate through DANB may apply for Credit for Prior Learning.
Dental Programs Info Session
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade. Students must complete all Dental Program courses on this program map with a grade of “C” or better to complete the program and to meet the educational requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
See the Program Map in our academic catalog for specific course requirements.
Tuition & Financial Aid
College is an investment in your future, and there are ways to make it more affordable. Rogue Community College can assist you with information about federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans, as well as scholarship opportunities, work-study, student employment and payment plans.
Visit our Cost & Aid page to learn more about tuition, fees and the financial support options available to you.