1.    Prepare the Registered Dental Assisting student for employment as a dental heath care professional.

2.    Prepare the Registered Dental Assistant student to be a safe and competent dental health care professional, by being in compliance with both Federal and  

     California state standards and regulations.

3.    Prepare the Registered Dental Assisting student with academic knowledge and skill competence to qualify for both the California and National Certificate examinations.

4.    Provide curriculum that will offer opportunities for the Registered Dental Assisting student to develop competency in basic practice management procedures.

5.    Certify Registered Dental Assisting students for performing radiography procedures within the State of California.

6.  Provide curriculum that will give the Registered Dental Assisting student the knowledge and understanding of the laws, professional duties and ethical behaviors        

     of the California Registered Dental Assistant as required by the State's Dental Practice Act and the Board of Dental Examiners.