Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

Tuition is 18,806 CAD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is May 1, 2027.

The Certified Dental Assistant Certificate program at Okanagan College is a non-degree program for students who want to work alongside dentists. It takes one year to complete and is taught in English. The program provides education, training, and experience required to become a certified dental assistant.

The curriculum includes classes like CDA 101 - Infection Prevention and Control, CDA 104 - Restorative Fundamentals, and CDA 200 - Dental Radiography. Students also learn about preventive dental procedures, dental specialties, and dental office practicum. The program includes hands-on components like clinic lab work and dental office practicum.

After completing the program, students can work as certified dental assistants, dental clinic assistants, or dental office assistants. They can also find jobs as dental hygienists, dental receptionists, or dental lab assistants. Employers in the dental industry, such as dental clinics and hospitals, hire students who complete this program.

Okanagan College, located in British Columbia with a campus in Kelowna, is a public college focused on hands‑on learning and student success. Since 1963 the college has offered practical programs across arts, sciences, business, health and technology, combining modern facilities with applied instruction to prepare graduates for local and global careers.

The college provides a wide selection of credential pathways, including diplomas, certificates and transfer options to universities, supported by experienced faculty and strong industry partnerships. Programs emphasise experiential learning, co‑op placements and applied projects that connect students directly with employers. International learners benefit from supportive services, small class sizes and targeted orientation to life and work in Canada.

Kelowna's lifestyle and regional economy offer plentiful internship and employment possibilities in technology, tourism, health services and the creative sector. Okanagan College is well suited to students seeking an affordable, practice‑oriented education with clear pathways to further study or immediate workforce entry. The college balances community engagement, industry ties and a welcoming campus culture for international students.