Certificate (Dental Assisting)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
₹8.7 L/Yr
CA$14,150 /Yr
- Certificate in Dental Assisting at Georgian College is offered as 1 year (3 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students in this program prepare to assume positions as certified dental assistants, level II, and experience a variety of practical experiences including placements in the Georgian College Oral Health Clinic and in the community.
- Students also learn to fabricate dental appliances and manipulate a variety of dental materials.
- The Dental Assisting Program at Georgian College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- The graduate of this program will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board exam (NDAEB).
- Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal references three months prior to placement.
- Students are advised that in addition to a 4-week placement in semester three, there is also a 4 to 5-day placement at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in Semester 2 for the Fall intake, and in Semester 3 for the January intake.
- Students must have a clear, up-to-date immunization record in compliance with the Public Hospitals Act.
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester is 60%.
- Graduates may find work in a general or specialty dental practice, a dental hygiene practice, a denturism practice, a community oral health clinic, or a public health unit.
- The average salary goes up to 45,000 USD after completion of this program.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted throughout the year after the 1 Feb deadline for all three intakes.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹868810 (CAD 14150) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹442080 |
| Food | ₹221040 |
| Total Cost | ₹1512712 |
| International differential fee | ₹276791 |
| Other Fees | ₹572801 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Office Manager
- Research Associate
- Educator
- Dental sales representative
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technologist
- Dentist.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.