COMDA performs on-site evaluations
and extensive curriculum evaluations of RDA educational
programs which are seeking approval from the Dental
Board,
as well as those which have been granted approval in the past.
In addition, COMDA reviews coronal
polishing and ultrasonic scaler courses for approval
by the Board, which currently licensed RDAs must
complete prior to performing such duties.
Also, all dental personnel are
required to take a Board-approved radiation safety
course prior to the exposure of x-rays on patients.
In addition, all RDA applicants
must provide proof of completing both an approved
radiation safety course and a coronal polishing course
in order to become licensed, and all existing RDAs
who have not already completed such courses must
do so by January 1, 2006.
COMDA performs inspections of
programs that are seeking approval to offer radiation
safety programs in California; programs located outside
of California are not eligible for approval.
NOTE: Due to the
number of course and program applications being
received, it can take 6 months or more at this
time for an application to be reviewed and heard
at a Board meeting. Check the Meetings
page for upcoming meeting dates.
For specific questions about the program approval process,
you can also email COMDA. For a list of accredited RDH schools in California
(PDF format), go to the RDH
Examination pages.
RDA
Educational Programs (RDA licensure applicants) -
To obtain an RDA license, an applicant must either
complete 12 months of satisfactory work experience,
or successfully complete a Board-approved RDA Educational
Program.
COMDA performs on-site evaluations and extensive curriculum
evaluations of RDA educational programs which are seeking
approval from the Dental Board, as well as those which
have been granted approval in the past.
Click here for
the regulations governing the approval of RDA educational
programs. To obtain an application for program
approval, please contact COMDA at 916-263-2595.
Due to the number of course applications being received,
it can take 6 months or more at this time for an application
to be reviewed and heard at a Board meeting. Check
the Meetings page for
upcoming meeting dates.
Click here for a copy
of the regulations governing approval of pit and fissure
sealants courses.
Click here for
the Course Application (Word doc)
Click here for
the document used by COMDA to evaluate the Application
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