Dental Assistant Admissions Requirements
Steps to Apply
1. Watch the Mandatory Information video
2. Apply to FRCC
Apply to Front Range Community College, declare your major and transfer credits (if applicable).
You should also apply for financial aid.
Apply to FRCCApply for Financial Aid
3. Complete College Readiness Assessments
Take the English Composition: ENG 1021 assessment to determine college readiness.
- If the answer is A or B on Readiness to Attempt the Essay and majority of checkmarks are in the “somewhat experienced” or "experienced" column. You are ready to enter the dental assisting program.
- If the answer is C or D on Readiness to Attempt the Essay and majority of checkmarks are in the "not experienced" or "somewhat experienced" columns it is suggested that the recommended course(s) get completed prior to entry into the dental assisting program.
4. Meet with Your Advisor & Register for Classes
Your Academic Advisor will help you select your courses. Register for courses per My Academic Map (MAP) part-time/full-time.
5. Attend a Virtual Orientation
The virtual orientation can be found in MyCourses under the Dental Assisting Program Orientation.
Go to MyCourses
6. Submit Additional Paperwork Prior to Program Entry
- Review the Student Handbook (in MyCourses) and complete the Student Handbook Quiz.
- The quiz is located in MyCourses Dental Assisting Program Orientation (FRCC) Semester Year Attending. Note: you will be granted access by the Program Director/Clinic Coordinator upon registration.
- Complete the Essentials Functions Form
- Complete the Information Sheet/ADA Survey
- Upload any additional required documentation listed in MyCourses Orientation.
Dental Assistant Admissions Requirements
Complete dental assisting program application including supplemental checklist.
Supplemental checklist requirements include the following documentation:
- Copy of Government issued Driver’s License, ID or Passport
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Verification of age, must be 18+, per State requirement for exposing radiographs.
- Proof of Immunizations, to include:
- Tdap (within 10 years)
- TB-QuantiFERON Gold Test
- Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR) or proof of immunity via a positive titer
- Two dose series Varicella Chickenpox) or proof of immunity via a positive titer
- Hepatitis B Series (two dose or three dose series) or proof of immunity via a positive titer or *signed waiver
- COVID-19 vaccine series or *signed waiver
- Signed receipt and acknowledgement of Guidelines for Infectious Disease and Sharps Safety
Additional Requirements
Upon confirmation of acceptance into the program, students will be required to complete the following additional requirements:
- Copy of American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card (valid for two years). This requirement can be met during scheduled mandatory dental assisting orientation or can be met privately.
- Complete background check, completed by Castle Branch.