Registered Dental Assisting (RDA)
Accelerate Your Future at SoCal ROC!
This course provides advanced-level training designed to teach adult students the knowledge and entry-level skills necessary to perform as dental health care professionals. Students are taught to assist in all phases of general dentistry and dental specialties including Prosthodontics, Oral surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry. Students will be taught to perform chairside assisting and lab procedures. Students will be trained and licensed in taking dental x-rays and certified in Coronal Polishing, Infection Control, Pit & Fissure Sealants, California Dental Practice Act and HIPAA.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). The Dental Board of California has approved the RDA Program. The program includes a 160-hour externship.
- Professional Certification Opportunities!
- Designations offered to students completing the Registered Dental Assisting program include
- 1. Dental Radiology Safety Compliance, Dental Practice Act, Coronal Polishing, and Infection Control Certificates
- 2. Immediate eligibility to take the California RDA State Board Exam
Checkout Potential Career Options!
Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in General Practice Dentistry.
Successful completion of this course will strengthen the student’s ability to continue education in the dental field such as a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions, Hygienist or Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.).
Thank you for your interest in enrolling in the SoCal ROC Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) program.
The following items are required in order to enroll in the program:
Must be at least 18 years old
Provide proof of a HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED (translated into English)
Provide proof of a NEGATIVE MANTOUX TEST or NEGATIVE CHEST X-RAY
Provide proof of completing the HEPATITIS B vaccine series (3 injections) before externship or sign a vaccine waiver
Provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccine series
Provide proof of a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers card only
Sign a Student Waiver and Release Form
Purchase of apparel and materials is required. Please contact registration for full list.
Note: If you do not have a record of the listed vaccines, you will need to request a blood test to check for immunity. Some externship sites may require the COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning the externship.
Complete in 2 Semesters: Monday - Thursday from 8:00am-3:00pm
Our RDA program begins every fall. To access the most recent course schedule please call registration or click the link under Course Information. Please be advised schedule is subject to change.
In person
Address: 2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501 U.S.
Phone: 310-224-4200
