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Course List

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

Advanced Technical Certificate

The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Advanced Technical Certificate is a 12 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Get Started

The application takes just a few minutes to complete.

First Term

College 101 1.00
Dental Health Safety 1.00
Dental & General Anatomy 2.00
EFDA Dental Procedures 3.00
EFDA Preventative Procedures 1.00
EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures 2.00

Second Term

EFDA Clinical 2.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

College 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

NTC Assessments Offered:

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Summer
Waitlist
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
Amy Denissen
02 Summer
Waitlist
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
Amy Denissen
03 Summer
Open
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
Brad Gast
04 Summer
Waitlist
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
Brad Gast
05 Summer
Open
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
May Thao
06 Summer
Waitlist
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
May Thao
07 Summer
Open
Jun 2 –
Jul 31
 Jun 9 Online Required Due Dates Online
Jun 2 – Jul 31
-
Online
May Thao
01 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 13
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Oct 13
Monday
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
A208 - Classroom - A Building
Sarah Watson
03AYW Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
Aug 25 – Oct 17
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
A208 - Classroom - A Building
Sarah Watson
06 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
07 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
08 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
09 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
10 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
11 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
12 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
13 Fall
Waitlist
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
14 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
15 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
16 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
17 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
18 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
19 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
20 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
21 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
22 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
23 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
24 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
25 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
26 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
27 Fall
Open
Aug 25 –
Oct 17
 Aug 30 Online Required Due Dates Online
Aug 25 – Oct 17
-
Online
02 Fall
Open
Aug 26 –
Oct 14
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 26 – Oct 14
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
A213 - Classroom - A Building
Heidi Chitwood
04 Fall
Open
Aug 27 –
Oct 15
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 27 – Oct 15
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 07:50 PM
A213 - Classroom - A Building
Sarah Watson
28 Fall
Waitlist
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
29 Fall
Waitlist
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
30 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
31 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
32 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
33 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
34 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
35 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
36 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
37 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
38 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
39 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
40 Fall
Open
Oct 20 –
Dec 17
 Oct 25 Online Required Due Dates Online
Oct 20 – Dec 17
-
Online
05 Fall
Open
Oct 23 –
Dec 11
 Oct 25 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Oct 23 – Dec 11
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
A216 - Classroom - A Building
Sarah Watson
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Dental Health Safety (10508101)

1.00

Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. CPR certification is a prerequisite; students will be required to show proof of certification before beginning the course. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant programs. This course must be taken at NTC, no transfers, because the content of this course is specific for this program/site.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Assistant (Short-Term), Dental Hygienist, Dental Hygienist - Colby, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Fall
Open
Aug 7 –
Aug 12
 Aug 5 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 7 – Aug 8
Thursday, Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11
Monday
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11 – Aug 12
Monday, Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
01DH Fall
Open
Aug 7 –
Aug 12
 Aug 5 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 7 – Aug 8
Thursday, Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11
Monday
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11 – Aug 12
Monday, Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
02DA Fall
Open
Aug 7 –
Aug 12
 Aug 5 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 7 – Aug 8
Thursday, Friday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11
Monday
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
4037 - Computer Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
Aug 11 – Aug 12
Monday, Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1009 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Janis Ciskowski
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Dental & General Anatomy (31508304)

2.00

Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.

Conditions

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Assistant (Short-Term), Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Fall
Open
Aug 27 –
Dec 11
 Aug 30 In-Person ZOOM Wausau Main Campus
Aug 27 – Nov 16
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
Oct 23
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
William Akey
Oct 30
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
Nov 6
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
William Akey
Nov 13 – Dec 11
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
01DA Fall
Open
Aug 27 –
Dec 11
 Aug 30 In-Person ZOOM Wausau Main Campus
Aug 27 – Nov 16
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
Oct 23
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
William Akey
Oct 30
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
Nov 6
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
William Akey
Nov 13 – Dec 11
Thursday
01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
ZOOM
William Akey
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EFDA Dental Procedures (10508121)

3.00

Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508304 - Dental & General Anatomy, DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy]

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
02 Fall
Open
Sep 18 –
Nov 7
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Sep 18 – Nov 7
Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
Sep 18 – Nov 7
Thursday
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
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EFDA Preventative Procedures (10508122)

1.00

Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in Wisconsin. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508304 - Dental & General Anatomy, DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy]

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Fall
Open
Aug 29 –
Sep 19
 Aug 30 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Aug 29
Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
Sep 4
Thursday
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
Sep 19
Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
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EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures (10508123)

2.00

Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508304 - Dental & General Anatomy, DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy]

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Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information
01 Fall
Open
Nov 14 –
Dec 12
 Oct 25 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
Nov 14 – Dec 12
Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1002 - Dental Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
Susan Pernsteiner
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EFDA Clinical (10508124)

2.00

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508121 - EFDA Dental Procedures, DENTAL 10508122 - EFDA Preventative Procedures, DENTAL 10508123 - EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures

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Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

Have Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.

If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.