PUA for Dental Assistants

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Required Notice

Program runs – November 13th, 2023 to April 3rd, 2024

To qualify for this course, all students need to be currently working at a dentistry setting with approval from their employer to enroll

Online classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 9:00pm via Zoom

The Good Jobs Hawai‘i grant is available to cover full tuition for those who qualify. 

More info will be shared at the scheduled information sessions.

Degree & National Certification

Students successfully completing the course will earn a Certificate of Competence from Kapi‘olani Community College. Graduates will be prepared for the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). 

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Program Overview

The Professional Update & Advancement (PUA) program prepares dental assistants for the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).  The program is open to those already working as a dental assistant with approval from their employers to enroll.

All dates, times, and other information may be subject to change with or without prior notice.

Contact Information

Course Schedule

Session Dates
November 13th, 2023 to April 3rd, 2024
Times
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Location
Via ZOOM

We reserve the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.

All dates, times, and other information may be subject to change with or without prior notice.

Program Admission

Admission into the program is on a FIRST QUALIFIED, FIRST ACCEPTED basis. The program has limited enrollment and you are strongly encouraged to register early to secure a seat. Employer recommendation is required for entry into this program.

Please attend a mandatory information session conducted online through Zoom on one of the following dates and times. No appointment is needed. If you do not have the Zoom application on your device, please be sure to download and create your account 

Zoom Meeting 
Zoom meeting ID: 930 4729 9098

 

  • September 13, 2023           Wednesday        4pm-5pm       Via Zoom

  • October 11, 2023                Wednesday        4pm-5pm       Via Zoom

  • November 1, 2023              Wednesday        4pm-5pm        Via Zoom

Financial Aid

The Good Jobs Hawai‘i grant is available through the UH system for those who qualify. More information will be provided at the information sessions. Those who qualify will be able to enroll at no cost.

Degree and National Certification

Students successfully completing the course will earn a Certificate of Competence from Kapi‘olani Community College. Graduates will be prepared for the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency at a level sufficient to pass the DANB exam in:

  • Infection Control
  • Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
  • Dental Sciences Foundation
  • Dental Materials
  • Dental Instruments
  • Dental Radiography
  • Imaging Techniques