FL Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification Course can be completed in 1 Day. Ideal for Dental Assistants moving to Florida or a Florida Dental Assistant that was on the job trained. Florida Board of Dentistry Approved Course. Min 3 months experience.
The (EFDA) Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification course is for the dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist on the job or out of state in expanded functions tasks with a minimum of three months on the job training.
**PLEASE NOTE: A Dental Assistant must have BOTH Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification and a Dental X-ray Certification to become a Florida Dental Assistant
This is a hybrid course with the instructional portion of the course to be completed online BEFORE the class date and the clinical hands on portion of the course to be completed in person at our facility. A Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) will be given upon demonstration of competency in both the clinical hands on portion and satisfactory completion of the online written test.
This course has 2 Parts. Part 1 is all Online, Part 2 is in person at our facility.
Once you register and make payment for a class you immediately have access to PART 1 the study material and actual state test for the course, submitted online.
Part 1 – The Instructional Online portion of the course that is self paced. It includes all study material and the actual written tests for Certification. The test must be submitted online at least 48 hours before you can attend Part 2 of the course, the Clinical Hands-On portion that is given in our facility on the selected class date.
Part 1 is completed online, Part 2 is completed in our Facility on the selected class date.
The actual class date that is selected is the date you come to our facility for Part 2 of the course the “Hands-On” portion of the course. Part 2 the “Hands-On” portion involves demonstrating your Dental Assisting skills. Once both Parts of the Course are completed you will receive your Certification(s); Part 1 – a passing grade of 75% or better on the Written online test and Part 2 – demonstrating your Dental Assisting skills in our facility on the selected class date.
You can take the written test from any device that can access the internet. The study material is a combination of Powerpoints and PDF documents.
A Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification will be given upon demonstration of competency and satisfactory completion of a written and clinical test.
This Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) Course is for the dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist in expanded functions duties with a minimum of three months on the job training. Students must be able to perform the duties of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in a clinical setting and pass an online exam with a grade of 75% or better to be issued a Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) Certification . This course is to certify that the dental assistant is knowledgeable in and able to perform the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant procedures listed below.
Please Note: Dental Assistants must be able to perform clinical dental charting on paper in order to become a Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, a dental charting test will be given as part of the clinical hands on portion of the course.
This class is an online blended class. Students must have access to a computer and Internet to complete Part 1 of the course, the online component. Students must have basic computer knowledge to ensure proper operation of online class work.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE DENTAL X-RAY/ Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) CLINICAL LAB PORTION (PART 2)
4 hole slow speed motor with a straight attachment (for polishing & making a temporary w/acrylic bur)
Acrylic bur
Temporary crown and bridge material (whatever material your office uses)
Temporary Cement
Prophy paste
Disposable prophy angle
Alginate (enough for upper and lower impressions)
Plaster or stone (to pour Alginate Impression for Study Model)
Sealant Material
IRM and Cavit (any temporary filling material your office uses)
Base or Liner (Fuji, Dycal, Ketac, whatever your office uses)
1 Piece of Dental Dam Material
Safety glasses
Basic set up (mirror/explorer/cotton pliers/air-water tip)
Disposable saliva ejectors
Face mask
Disposable gloves (5 pairs)
You can bring your own supplies or they all can be rented for $50. Review the Performance Checklist (attached) for the materials needed to bring to class, Whichever type of materials your offices uses for you to complete the procedures on the list are ok. We have the mixing bowls, spatulas and instruments (besides Basic Set Up). These items must be brought to class and are not provided by the school but can be rented for $50 for the day (purchase at registration). Bring enough supplies to use in the course, approximately 2 of each disposable item.
***Please note we are required to inform you: Florida does require that all dental assistants have 2 dental assistant certifications before working with patients. Their Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) and Dental X-ray Certification.
If you are only taking the X-ray Certification course then you will only legally be allowed to take x-rays. To actually work with the dentist and assist him with dental procedures you will also need your EFDA Certification. Florida does not accept any other states’ certifications. ***
REFUNDS:
Our business office must be notified in writing at least 7 days prior to the class start date of Part 2 – the Clinical Hands-on portion in our facility in order to transfer to another class date or a $100 transfer fee will be charged. To receive a refund the business office must be notified in writing and the refund will be based on the Cancellation and Refund Policy listed on your Registration Form you completed online and also listed on our FAQ’s page under Refunds for the 1 Day Courses. All Refunds omit 3% transaction charges that student pays when using credit card/ debit card.
