1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1916
About this course | |
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Duration | 10 Months |
Level | Certificate Course |
The Dental Assisting program focuses on patient-centered care in support of improving oral health as a key to personal health and well-being. As vital members of the dental health team, dental assistants work in private dental clinics, specialists' offices and community health centres. Skills and content covered include clinic operations, chair-side procedures, intra-oral procedures, patient education and interpersonal skills.
The program is divided into two 15-week semesters and one eight-week semester. Students are required to attend classes on SAIT campus for this program. Classroom learning is integrated into a dental clinic setting. The clinical components include patient education, radiographs, selective rubber cup polishing and fluoride application. This program includes one unpaid four-week practicum in the third semester at a dental office which may be outside of Calgary.
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
Fees components | Amount |
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Tuition & fees | CAD 22,699 |
Fees components | Amount |
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Cost of Living | CAD 12,960 |
SAIT Fee | CAD 793 |
SAITSA Fee | CAD 288 |
Health and Dental Plan Fee | CAD 344 |
Entry requirements for this course | |
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Class 12th |
Min GPA: 60.0% Convert grades |
Exams |
English Proficiency Requirements: For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter. For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
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University City | 1301-16 Avenue North West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Size of city | |
Population of City | 0 |
Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Alberta_Institute_of_Technology |
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