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From submitting your application to admission to registration, Northwood Tech is available to help guide you through the admissions process. To help you successfully complete this program, Northwood Tech has developed a set of program requirements and technical standards. For students with a disability, reasonable accommodations are available to help you be successful in the program of your choice.
Admission Requirements
The first step to get admitted is to fill out a Northwood Tech application, and Northwood Tech will guide you from there. If you're not quite ready to become a student, visit a campus to get the full Northwood Tech experience. A campus tour will give you the opportunity to meet staff, instructors and students, tour the campus and get a real feel for the campus culture.
- Complete Online application form
- Submit an official high school (or HSED/GED) transcript with graduation date.
- Review and sign Background Check Disclosure
- Confirmation of program acceptance from Northwood Tech Dental Assistant Program Director, who has confirmed the following.
- Before enrollment in the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), an applicant must have completed one of the following (Wis. Stat. § 447.035(3)(b)1):
- At least 1,000 hours practicing as a dental assistant and holds the certified dental assistant credential issued by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., (DANB) or its successor.
- Submit a copy of your current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification and proof of 1,000 hours of Dental Assistant work experience within the last 5 years. Proof of work experience must show number of hours worked, dates of employment, be signed by the office personnel or dentist verifying employment, and be on company letterhead or include company log
- OR
- At least 2,000 hours practicing as a dental assistant, as verified by the supervising licensed dentist.
- Submit proof of 2,000 hours of Dental Assistant work experience within the last 5 years. Proof of work experience must show number of hours worked, dates of employment, be signed by the office personnel or dentist verifying the employment, and be on company letterhead or include company logo.
- At least 1,000 hours practicing as a dental assistant and holds the certified dental assistant credential issued by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., (DANB) or its successor.
- Before enrollment in the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), an applicant must have completed one of the following (Wis. Stat. § 447.035(3)(b)1):
Program-Specific Requirements
- Submit Background Check fee
- Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, National Criminal Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if applicable), and other states, if applicable
- Complete physical exam and health requirements, including immunizations
- Possess current certification of “BLS Basic Life Support”
- Review and sign Health Sciences Confidentiality Statement
- NOTE: Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to be affiliated with a dental practice, as clinical activities will take place within your current professional setting.
Technology Requirements
If using Macintosh or Linux based computers, coursework must be submitted using your Office365 tools provided with your Northwood Tech email account. It is important to verify with your Program Faculty if non-Windows based computers are acceptable in the program.
Get the Northwood Tech experience
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