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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.

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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:

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)

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)

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]

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]

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]

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

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.