York County Community College

Department of Continuing Education

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Program

The mission of the Expanded Function Dental Assistant program is to prepare motivated individuals to become competent and knowledgeable expanded function dental assistants.  The program will teach the EFDA student all the skills necessary to make the transition from chairside assistant to expanded function dental assistant.  The student will learn the materials needed to develop proficiency in the expanded function laboratory.  After laboratory competence is reached, this program will give the student practical experience in the clinical field of dentistry until clinical competency is achieved.

EFDA Student Guidelines

Class Attendance

Attendance at ALL scheduled classes and clinical laboratories are mandatory.  Unexcused absences are not permitted.  An absence may be excused in case of serious illness, personal emergency, or an unbreakable commitment.   If you cannot attend or make prior arrangements, you must call Rachel Levasseur at 207-646-9282 Ext. 203.

Classes are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Course Requirements

• Active participation is expected.
• Participants must be a Certified Dental Assistant or a Licensed Dental Hygienist.
• Satisfactory completion of course requirements.

Dress Code

There is necessity for a dress code for your own comfort and protection.  Those who will fail to comply will be dismissed from the classroom for the day.

• OSHA Regulations will be observed.  Masks, gloves, and eye protection must be worn during all typodont and lab experiences.
• Hair must be neat, pulled back (no dangling ends), and away from face.
• No dangling earrings or excessive jewelry.  Watches and wedding band are acceptable.  Nails will be short and only clear nail polish is acceptable.
• Daily classroom attire will be clinical scrubs and a lab coat is required during clinical laboratory procedures.
• Dress, grooming and personal cleanliness standards contribute to the morale of all students and affect the professional image presented to visitors and reflect on York County Community College.
• Students will be expected to purchase or provide lab coat.

2010 EFDA Class Schedule

February 19 & 20

March 19 & 20

April 9 & 10

April 23 & 24

May 7 & 8

May 21 & 22

June 4 & 5

August 20 & 21

September 17 & 18

October 1 & 2

October 15 & 16

November 5 & 6

2010 Expanded Function Dental Assisting

Financial Information and Important Dates

• February 19, 2010 – November 6, 2010
• Tuition:  $4,500 ( includes textbooks)
• Additional supply expenses:  $550 which will include Typodont and Instruments Kit.  

These materials will be purchased through the college; Lab fee $200

• Application deadline:  January 30, 2010
• Candidate will know of acceptance by February 10, 2010
• Once student received acceptance to the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit  is due

by TBA

• Full tuition payment is due prior to start of classes.
• Twelve students will be enrolled in the 2010 EFDA Program.
• The student must have a sponsoring restorative dentist participate with him/her in the program.  The dentist will be responsible for supervising the student’s field training.  Clinical field training starts immediately following the EFDA Program.  The student and dentist have until June 2010  to complete the required clinical competencies.  A bench test will be administered in July.  Upon successful completion of this test, training is finalized.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET TO:

Paulette Millette, Director

Continuing Education & Business Services

York County Community College

112 College Drive

Wells, Maine 04090

Expanded Function (EFDA) Dental Assisting Program

                                       Application Packet

Applications must be received by January 30, 2010

Eligibility

1. Proof of immunization for Hepatitis B.
2. Four-handed dentistry experience is expected and a minimum of one year clinical experience.
3. Proof of two consecutive years as a full-time Restorative Chairside Dental Assistant and proof of one year as a full-time certified dental assistant

or

Proof of two consecutive years as a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist.

1. Dentist to sponsor EFDA student to be responsible for the clinical training after classroom training is complete.
2. Proof of Health Insurance        Company: ______________________________________

                                                            Health Insurance Policy # __________________________

Application Process

1. $25.00 application fee (non-refundable).  Make checks payable to York County Community College.
2. Completed application by due date.  No applications will be accepted after this date.
3. Letter from sponsoring dentist confirming current employment and one year experience with general chairside experience.
4. For dental assistants, copy of current DANB certification card with expiration date and state dental radiography license.
5. Copy of current state license for dental hygienist.
6. Two letters of recommendation, not from current employer.

(Please type or print legibly the following information)

__________________________________________     __________________________

Name                                                                                                                     Social Security Number

_____________________________________________________________________

Address

_____________________________________________        ______________  _______________

Town/City                                                                                             State                                  Zip Code

____________________        _________________________________          __________________________

Home Phone Number                 Employer Phone Number                                   e-mail address

Professional Credentials:  Please check the appropriate space below

________ Certified Dental Assistant     DANB Certification Number ____________     Number of years as a CDA ______

(attach a copy of current DANB card and current registration which includes expiration date)

_________ Registered Dental Hygienist     Number of years as a RDH _____________

(attach a copy of current registration which includes expiration date)

_________ Licensed Dental Radiographer

(attach a copy of current registration which includes expiration date)

Employer / Sponsoring Dentist:

__________________________________________________________________________

Name

___________________________________________________ _______________________

Address                                                                                                     

________________________________     ________     ____________     ____________________________    

City                                                                        State             Zip Code              Tel #

Professional Training:  (Check all that apply)

_________        In-Office Training Only   Years Experience & Employer – including dates:                                   

                            ______________________________________________________

                            Name of School _______________________________________________________

                            City and State ________________________________________________________

_________        Post Secondary Dental Assisting Education – Graduation Date: __________

                            Number of Years: ______

                            Name of School _______________________________________________________

                            City and State ________________________________________________________

_________        College or University -  Graduation Date:  _________________

                            Number of Years: _______

                            Name of School _______________________________________________________

                            City and State _________________________________________________________

Personal Statement:

Please respond to the following and attach an additional page if needed.

Your reasons for seeking admission to this program.

Your knowledge of EFDA duties and responsibilities in the State of Maine

Explain your willingness and ability to spend the necessary time outside class to complete required reading and homework assignments:

How do you plan to use your EFDA training?

Explain your most recent personal professional development.  This could include community service, continuing education courses, and/or classes taken at the college or university. (Please include your most current 12 hours of continuing education)

Please describe your restorative experience (include average number of hours per week)

Expanded Function Dental Assisting Program

Externship Contract

Student Agreement:

I _________________________________________ hereby agree to fulfill my EFDA responsibilities           

in a professional manner in the practice of  ________________________________________________.

I know my clinical schedule and will be prompt and regular in my attendance.  In addition to my externship

responsibilities, I will complete my journal as directed.

_______________________________________                      ___________________________

Student Signature                                                                                Date

Dentist Agreement:

I ___________________________________ understand my obligation to supervise, direct and evaluate

_____________________________________________ in his/her responsibilities as an EFDA in my

practice.  I agree to provide her with the opportunity to utilize her duties in a technical and professional

capacity.

_______________________________________                      _____________________________

Supervising Dentist Signature                                                           Date