Application Process

Application to the Program

Students applying to the Dental Assistant Program must have all eligibility requirements completed at the time of application.

1. Eligibility is open to students meeting the qualification requirements.
2. Students must apply to RCCD prior to applying to the Dental Assistant Program.
3. Applications will only be accepted by the Dental Assistant Program. Applications must be mailed to the Moreno Valley College or hand delivered to the Dental Assistant Program office.
4. Meeting minimum requirements for the program does not guarantee admission into the program.
5. Failure to meet the deadline for showing proof of a valid CPR Certification card (BLS Healthcare Provider Course), verification of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccination, immunizations, and TB testing will result in forfeiting admission into the program.

Application Filing Periodupdated

• Application deadline for Part Time Spring 2012: November 1, 2011 - January 6, 2012

• Application deadline for Full Time Fall 2012: March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012

Students will be accepted into the program in the spring semester only if there are available spaces.

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Requirements for Eligibility

1. RCCD application on file and eligibility to attend RCCD
2. A qualifying first time score on the RCCD's "Ability to Benefit" test (this is part of the RCCD Assessment Test)
3. Valid CPR certification (BLS Healthcare Provider)

Additional General Education Requirements

1. Students accepted into the Dental Assistant Program will need to show proof of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccination, immunizations, and TB testing by the start of the program.