Earn Your Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification
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What does it mean to earn your Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certification?
The Registered Dental Assistant credential ensures that you are ready to excel in the dental assistant position. You will be ready to take on significant responsibility as a member of a dental healthcare team. Dental assistants greatly increase the dentist’s efficiency in delivering quality, oral healthcare.
The RDA credential is taken in addition to any state licensing or regulatory requirements and in order to earn this credential, you must be CPR certified. We do not currently offer CPR certification.
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
- Potential for promotion – Demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Certification Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Understanding of different dental procedures
- Review basic dental material and summarize dental specialties
- Understand various tools and techniques
- Understand oral cavity anatomy, sinuses and discuss salivary glands
- Identify muscular, skeletal and nervous systems
- Identify American Dental Association radiography guidelines
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a national credentialing agency formed in 1939. It is a not-for-profit association of allied health professionals that offers credentials and membership for a number of different health professions.
Certification Requirements
In order to sit for the RDA exam, you must have your high school diploma or obtain a GED, have completed an approved training program and have a valid CPR card. CPR training must include CPR proficiency in both theoretical and in-person demonstrations.
Select the right training program for your goals
Dental Assistant
Our Dental Assistant program prepares students to take on significant responsibility as a member of a dental healthcare team.
Meet Your Training Specialist
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
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Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
