Description
Florida requires Out of State or on the Job Trained Dental Assistants to obtain BOTH their Florida EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) and Dental X-ray Certification. You can take each courses separately or at the same time to obtain both of your Florida Certifications from our School in a Combo Course in 1 day! All our courses are Approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
To attend the EFDA and Dental X-ray Certification Courses you must provide proof of training in dental assisting by either having an employment/training verification form signed by a dentist (all forms are under “My Account” across the top of our website) or we can use your certifications from another state as proof of training in dental assisting.
You must fax or email your Employment Verification Form or proof of training to our office BEFORE YOU ATTEND Part 2 of the Course the Clinical Hands On Portion held in our office on the designated date you choose at Registration.
All our courses are in a hybrid format with 2 Parts. Part 1 – the instructional written portion of the course and exams are completed online BEFORE you can attend Part 2. Part 2 is the clinical hands on portion of the course that must be completed in person at our facility on the specific class date you selected at Registration. Your Florida Board of Dentistry Certification(s) will be given once you complete Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1 – passing the online Exam with a 75% or better and demonstration of competency in Part 2 of the Clinical Hands On Procedures in our facility. (see the Performance checklist in “My Account”)
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE COMBO CLINICAL LAB PORTION:
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 to bring to Part 2. We have the mixing bowls and spatulas for your use but all other supplies you must provide. 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.
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)
Combo Course Information (EFDA and Dental Radiology Certification)
Part 1 – the written online Exams (State Board Exams) with have 2 separate Exams (1 for EFDA, 1 for X-ray). The Dental X-ray portion is divided into 5 Units with viewable study information available before you take the online Exam. The EFDA portion is divided into 4 Units. Each Unit will include study material that you can view and/or download. For the Combo Course there will be a separate end of course Exam for the EFDA and the X-ray portion . AFTER receiving a 75% or better on each Exam, EFDA and Dental X-ray, you are ready to proceed to Part 2 of the Course that is given at our Facility on the specific date you chose at Registration.
Instructions for Taking a Course
Once you register for the course, make payment and select the date that you wish to attend Part 2 of the course (the hands on portion in our facility) you will automatically have access to the material to begin Part 1. You can log in and out of the site as may times as needed until you complete Part 1 of the course the online portion using the Username and Password you set up when your registered for the course. Once you log in, go to the tab across the top “My Courses”. You can also download the material onto your computer to view offline.
You must email or fax us a Employment Verification Form prior to attending Part 2 of the course to (fax) 727.279.4631 or info@academy4da.com
If you have any other questions please feel free to call us at 727.914.0599
An Employment Verification Form must be signed by a Licensed Dentist confirming you have been trained in EFDA and Dental Xray Procedures for a minimum of 3 months. This form MUST be returned to our office at at least 1 week after Registration.
View the EFDA Procedure Checklist of the Procedures you will be required to perform in Part 2 of the Course – the Clinical hands On Portion
PLEASE NOTE: Once you Register and make your payment you will need to select a CLASS DATE. Once you make your payment is processed you will be redirected to pick a class date. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE COURSE PAGE AND SELECT A CLASS DATE TO ENROLL IN.
