Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

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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