Broward College awards an Associate in Science Degree in Dental Hygiene to each student who satisfactorily completes the required 12-month dental hygiene course of study. Upon passing both examinations, the graduate is licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the State of Florida. Students in the Dental Hygiene Program will be qualified to take the Dental Hygiene National Board and upon graduation the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) state practical licensing examination. The student has up to three years from the date of Dental Assisting graduation to be admitted to the Dental Hygiene program. With the completion of the Dental Assisting ATD Program and the appropriate course pre-requisites, the CDA student may apply to the 12-month Dental Hygiene Program. Broward College awards an Associate in Science Degree in Dental Hygiene to each student who satisfactorily completes the required 12-month dental hygiene course of study (88 credits). Students in the Dental Hygiene Program will be qualified to take the National Board of Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) and the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) state practical licensing examination. Graduates from a Florida CODA-accredited Dental Assisting Program who have successfully completed the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Examination and met the program prerequisite requirements are eligible to apply to the 12-month Dental Hygiene Program. The student has up to three years from the date of graduation from the CODA accredited Dental Assisting program to apply to the Dental Hygiene program. The Dental Assisting program must be listed in CODA database of Florida accredited dental assisting programs. Students must first complete the 12-month Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited Dental Assisting Program within the State of Florida. The Dental Hygiene program is a unique 1 + 1 program format and is designed to offer students employment skills as both a Certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist. Program Description: The Associate in Science Degree Dental Hygiene Program is designed to prepare the student for a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Students are required to complete a supplemental application and meet specific criteria. Hugh Adams Central Campus Program Entrance Requirements: This is a limited access program. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the A. Location(s): General education courses are available at all BC locations.
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