Admission Requirements

Steps for Admission

1. Submit an application for admission located at cvtc.edu/apply
2. Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee.
3. Verify Dental Assistant certification and/or work experience following one of the outlined options below:
   
   
   1. Submit a copy of your current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification and proof of 1,000 hours of Dental Assistant work experience within the last 5 years. Proof of work experience must show number of hours worked, dates of employment, be signed by the office personnel or dentist verifying employment, and be on company letterhead or include company logo.
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   2. Submit proof of 2,000 hours of Dental Assistant work experience within the last 5 years. Proof of work experience must show number of hours worked, dates of employment, be signed by the office personnel or dentist verifying the employment, and be on company letterhead or include company logo.

Proof of an option can be submitted to the CVTC Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu or by mailing to CVTC Attn: Admissions; 620 West Clairemont Avenue; Eau Claire, WI 54701

Additional Information

• Financial Aid – This certificate is not eligible for financial aid consideration.
• Transfer Credit and/or Credit for Prior Learning – If you have graduated from a Dental Assistant program, you may be eligible for transfer credit or credit for prior learning options. Please work with your academic advisor for more information. Applicants with postsecondary credits should submit an official transcript* to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
• Recommendation – It is recommended that you are currently employed at a dental office while enrolled to be able to complete the clinical course. If you are not currently employed in a dental office, reach out to our advisement office at 715-833-6346 to discuss alternative clinical options.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

Last Updated: February 28, 2024 @ 11:46 a.m.