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Dental Assistant Diploma

Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education

Risio Institute for Digital Dental Education

https://www.risiodental.com/
Contact

900, 10655 Southport Rd SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2W 4Y1, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years 1886 Hours (87 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
Policy Statement: RIDDE will admit qualified applicants in a consistent manner according to the admissions requirements set out below. Purpose of the Admissions Policy: To identify the students who are most likely to succeed in their studies throughout the theoretical and clinical portion of the program. Scope of the Admissions Policy: The policy applies to all applicants of the Dental Assistant Distance Delivery Program (the "Program"). Procedure: Guiding Principles - Eligibility for admission is based on satisfying citizenship, immigration, age, and academic requirements. Applicants must provide all required documentation proving that they meet the entry requirements. Offers of admission may be rescinded if any aspect of the application or submitted documentation is deemed to have been falsified. RIDDE reserves the right to waive admission requirements under special circumstances. RIDDE reserves the right to deny admission. Applicants must be deemed qualified to be admitted into a program. The institution will collect the students records to show they have met the admission requirements before being asked to sign the Alberta Enrollment Contract. Applicants must complete an interview with the institution to determine their suitability for the program. General admission: 1. To be admitted to RIDDE applicants must qualify as a domestic student. A domestic student is an applicant who is in possession of documentation confirming their legal status as a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a convention refugee or with diplomatic status. 2. All applicants must have an Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript, or a non-Alberta Canadian equivalent, verified by transcript, or a CAEC (formerly GED). *Manitoba applicants MUST have a high school diploma to gain entrance. 3. All applicants must have completed Grade 12 English with a final grade of 60%. 4. All applicants must complete a virtual Interview with Risio's Registrar. 5. All applicants must be employed (or volunteering) in a dental practice (for a minimum of 3 months). Mature Admission: An applicant may apply as a mature-status student if the applicant does not otherwise qualify for general admission but demonstrates a combination of education and work experience that indicates the ability to be successful in the program. In addition, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the term and must have been out of the secondary school system for at least one year to qualify as a mature student. An applicant that qualifies as a mature student is required to successfully complete a 2-part entrance test prior to enrollment. 1. Wonderlic Basic Skills Assessment Test (quantitative) to assess basic skills. Minimum score 294. 2. Duolingo English Assessment Test to assess sufficient English language proficiency to succeed in the program. Minimum score between 100-125 (or higher) to meet Grade 12 English requirements. English Language Learners: All applicants under general and mature admission must demonstrate sufficient English Language proficiency to succeed in the program. To demonstrate this, applicants applying with their high school transcript must display a Grade 12 English course with a minimum grade of 60%, OR applicants must complete the Duolingo English language assessment exam.

Distance Delivery Options

Combined (onsite and online)


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $16,000.00
  • Total Books/Supplies/Other Fees $760.00

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated April 29, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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