Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
8
Credit Hours
 
Location

(Newark)

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Selective admission

Financial Aid Eligible

No; grant available

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OverviewAdmission RequirementsPlan of StudyProgram OutcomesFrequently Asked Questions

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

Short-Term Certificate

Degrees & Certificates

Overview

This certificate program trains certified dental assistants in the art of restorative dentistry. Graduates are eligible to sit for the EFDA exam through the Commission on Dental Testing. EFDAs perform advanced remediable intra-oral dental procedures (sealants and fillings) under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

By completing this course, you:

  • expand your potential job opportunities in the dental profession
  • gain additional skills in patient care

Location, Class Days/Times

The EFDA certificate is offered through a partnership with Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (CTEC). Students enroll at COTC and take classes at CTEC’s campus:

150 Price Road
Newark, Ohio 43055

Classes for the 2025-26 school year will take place once a week at CTEC on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note, the days/time may be subject to change.

Cost

Costs associated with the EFDA Certificate are a combination of tuition (view COTC’s current tuition rate) and a first semester course fee ($842), which covers supplies and the course textbook.

Many students work for an employer with tuition benefits that can be used to cover or assist with costs to complete the EFDA certificate. You are encouraged to connect with your employer to see what financial assistance may be available to you.

Future Start Dates

The EFDA certificate program begins in autumn semester each year. The deadline to apply is June 15. 

Admission Requirements

This is a competitive, selective enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and an EFDA certificate program application and supporting material by the application deadline to be considered for the admission to the EFDA certificate program.

To be eligible for admission to the EFDA certificate program, you must:

  • be a certified dental assistant with at least two years of chairside experience
  • have CPR certification or complete EMS-100 Basic Life Support prior to applying

Print Admission Requirements

EFDA Application Requirements

All documentation should be submitted to COTC Student Records at cotcrecords@mail.cotc.edu.

Application deadline: June 15
Admission to the college

Submit a free application for admission to COTC.

EFDA information meeting

Attend an EFDA information meeting (valid for 12 months).

EFDA Selection Exam

Schedule your EFDA selection exam on RegisterBlast.

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Submit documentation of CDA or RDA.

CPR certification

Submit documentation of CPR certification.

If you are not certified, you must complete EMS-100 Basic Life Support (CPR) before the application deadline.

Employee Reference

Submit employer reference form documenting at least two years of chairside experience in a dental office. If you have been employed at multiple practices within two years, submit verification for each dental office.

EFDA Program Application

EFDA program applications will be available May 15 and can be obtained by contacting cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu. Completed applications and all supporting material must be submitted by June 15.

Plan of Study

Print plan of study

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Certificate

All courses require a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.

Total hours required: 8

Autumn Semester

DNTL-101

EFDA 1*

4

Total

4
Spring Semester

DNTL-102

EFDA 2*

4

Total

4

*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.

The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.

Published: March 2024

Program Outcomes

  • Perform the appropriate steps for placing amalgam and composite restorations of all classifications, as well as finishing and polishing restorations.
  • Perform the appropriate steps for placing bases, liners and other pulp protective materials under restorations.
  • Comply with ethical standards expected of a dental health professional.
  • Comply with the rules and laws in accordance with the Ohio State Dental Board practice act pertaining to permissible tasks legally delegated to EFDAs in the delivery of restorative dental care.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EFDA certificate is two semesters long. You take one course in autumn semester and one course in spring semester to complete the certificate.

You are required to take classes in person. All classes are located at CTEC.

CTEC
150 Price Road
Newark OH 43055

We currently accept 12 students into the program each academic year.

The EFDA certificate is not eligible for financial aid. It is eligible for the Talent Ready Grant to assist you in covering the cost of tuition and fees (up to $2000).

Learn more about the talent ready grant

For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.