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Intra-Oral Distance Orthodontics: Practicum


Course Section: CEHELTH-ORTHOP-08OG

Availability (updated hourly):
Limited seats available

Description
This course will present the intra-oral Dental Assistants/Hygienists with relevant technical knowledge and skills which the intra-oral orthodontic Dental Assistant/Hygienist will be expected to perform. The Dental Assistant/ Hygienist will learn to assist the orthodontist in the planning and execution of clinical procedures. The specific procedures include the supervision of occlusal development and/or treatment of conditions of dental facial disharmony. Holland College Distance Intra-Oral Orthodontics is delivered as two courses. Successful completion of both courses are required to apply for licensure in the Province in which you are working. The Theory Course is the first component of the Holland College Distance Intra-Oral Orthodontics Course. Students will be given 3 month of home study to prepare for the exam. Upon successful completion of the theoretical exam, a Certificate will be issued for this course. After successful completion of the Theory Course, students may register for the Practical Course. The Theory Course will be a Prerequisite for the Practical Course. The Practical Course consists of the practical application of skills covered in the theory course. A practical skills evaluation booklet which will be mailed to the student and must be completed by the supervising orthodontist. Students will be given 3 month to complete the 9 skills in this booklet. The letters located at the back of the booklet, affirming successful completion of the practical skills must be signed by the supervising orthodontist. One of the signed letters will be left in the booklet and returned to Holland College. The second letter will be forwarded to the licensing body in your province. A certificate will be issued to the students at the competition of this Course. Both the certificates (Theory and Practical) must be presented to your licensing body for licensure.

Additional Information
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Course Cost
$300.00

Duration
90 hour(s)

Course Details
Start Date Location
On-going Off-Site and/or via Distance

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Please note: Students are only able to register for a course after they have completed any of the pre-requisites listed above.

Please note: If English is not your first language, you are required to meet Holland College’s English proficiency requirements prior to commencing studies. Recognized English proficiency tests can be found at the following link: Language Skills