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HOW TO BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN EXTON DENTAL ASSISTING ADULT EDUCATION
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Dental Assisting FAQ
CHCI FAQ
To become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in Pennsylvania, you typically refer to the CDA credential awarded by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). However, Pennsylvania does not require or recognize the CDA certification for dental assistants. You can work as a dental assistant in Pennsylvania without the CDA credential.
The recommended certification for dental assistants in Pennsylvania is the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certification. This is obtained by passing the DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam. Once you pass the RHS exam, you become “X-Ray Certified” or “Pennsylvania Radiology Certified.”
This credential is crucial as it legally permits dental assistants in Pennsylvania to take dental X-rays on live patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program at Contemporary Health Career Institute (CHCI) receive comprehensive instruction in radiology and x-ray techniques. Upon successful completion of the program, CHCI graduates are fully prepared to take and pass the DANB RHS Exam, earning the recognized radiology certification required to perform X-rays in Pennsylvania.
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