Course Overview
Welcome to the final component of your Orthodontic Module completion. Upon successfully passing the module’s theory component, you are eligible to register for the two-day hands-on portion. Dates for these courses vary throughout the year and it is held on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30-4 p.m. at the Kaye Clinic. Enrollment will be limited to 16 participants per course and a minimum number of participants will be required in any given course to make it feasible to deliver. The instructor/student ratio is between 1:3 or 1:6. Upon successful completion of the clinical component, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Clinical instruction and evaluation are provided in a clinical course (approximately 16 hours) by Registered Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists who have completed the Orthodontic Module and an instructor’s in-service. Practicing orthodontists and grad students supervise clinical procedures and offer instruction.
Participants have 1 year from the completion of their theory exam to complete the clinical module - required for certification.
Pre-Requisites
- Completion of the theory component
- Current CPR certificate, Level C or Healthcare Provider if an RDH, for RDA at this time CPR is only a recommendation and not a requirement.
- Accepted on a first come, first-served basis
- Applicants are required to complete the clinical component within one year of successfully completing the theory component
- Withdrawal is permitted up to 3 weeks prior to the clinical date for an administration fee of $200. After that date, there will be no refund for withdrawals.
Requirements
- Participants must be either a certified RDH or RDA and hold a valid practice permit.
- Candidates, if you are an RDH ONLY must also hold a current and valid CPR certificate -healthcare provider (valid on the date of course).
Previous orthodontic experience is not required and candidates do not have to be currently employed.
Refund Policy
A $250 cancellation and/or transfer fee per participant will be deducted unless otherwise specified during course registration. Refunds for limited attendance courses will be made only if notice of cancellation is given in writing at least three weeks before the course start date. No refunds are given on cancellations made less than one week before the course start date. Dates are subject to change and are based on enrollment numbers.
Please make sure you follow the rules of your regulatory body regarding immunization. Moreover, we highly recommend for you to be immunized as per the University requirement available here: https://www.ualberta.ca/media-library/services/health-centre/2023-24-health-faculty-medical-form.pdf