Clinic Availability
Spots are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served to those who have passed the orthodontics module theory exam. You must pass your theory exam first before you register for the orthodontics module clinical component.
Enrollment will be limited to 16 participants per cohort so we can deliver an instructor/student ratio between 1:3 or 1:6. Note, dates may be subject to change based on reqistration numbers.
Course Materials
Preparing for Clinic
The clinical course will contain some review lectures but will not be sufficient on its own to prepare participants for the clinical course, please continue to review eclass material till clinic day - it is expected that theory materials will be reviewed prior to attending the clinical course.
Communication will be sent to registered participants 4 weeks before the clinic day. Which will include course information, the course schedule, information regarding proper clinic attire, and a list of things to bring to the course. Note, all Instruments will be supplied.
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.
How to Access eClass Content
Following registration an email will be sent providing you access to all the materials from the theory course.
Registration Deadlines
Registration closes two weeks before the posted clinic date.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the theory component within the past 12 months. Note, the clinical component must be completed within one year of completing the theory exam.
- 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.
Getting Certified
All clinical exercises must be completed to a satisfactory level to pass the clinical component. Upon successful completion of the clinical component, participants will receive a certificate of completion which must be submitted to your regulatory authority. It is your regulator that issues certifications.
Policies
Please read carefully:
| Situation | Policy |
| Withdrawals more than 7 days before the registration deadline | Refunds are not subject to any penalties. |
| Withdrawals 7 days or less before the registration deadline | Refunds will be subject to a $250 cancellation fee. |
| Withdrawals after the registration deadline | Withdrawals after the registration deadline are not eligible for a refund unless the withdrawal is due to a medical condition. |
| Transfering to another cohort | A one time non-refundable $250 transfer to another cohort is available if requested in writing (email dentce@ualberta.ca) within three weeks of the posted registration deadline of your current cohort. Note, the clinical must still be completed within 12-months of writing your theory exam and there is no guarantee that space will be available in the desired cohort. |
| Missing the clinical | Missing the clinical outright is an automatic fail. |
| Challenging the clinical assessment | If a participant fails the clinical assessment they can rechallange it by paying a $400 supplemental fee - the assessment can be challenged a maximum of one time. |
| Failing the clinical assessment a second time | If a participant fails to pass the clinical assesment for a second time or misses the clinic they must retake the theory course after a 6-month waiting period. |
Questions?
If you have any question or do not receive any communication within 2 weeks following the course registration, please contact Continuing Dental Education at dentce@ualberta.ca.
*This course fee is subject to tuition increases to reflect operational costs.