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Program Overview
Madison College’s Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Certificate trains Dental Assistants to perform expanded duties outside of work of a traditional Dental Assistant under the direction and supervision of a Dentist. You will learn how to place and finish restorative material, pack cord, perform coronal polish, remove sutures and dressings, apply dental fluoride and sealants, take impressions, remove cement from crowns, make temporizations, adjust dentures and other removable oral appliances.
This certificate prepares you for EFDA Wisconsin state certification. After state certification, you will be prepared and qualified to work as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, or EFDA.
Program Details
You can get started in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters.
Take classes part-time on Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 am-3:20 pm at our Madison Truax Campus.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set, and it adds professionalism to a resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Spring Application Dates
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Summer Application Dates
- Application available on February 1, 2025
- Application completion deadline is May 15, 2025
Certificate Status: Waitlist
Due to demand, this certificate is full. The application is available for the waitlist.
- This certificate is not available to out of state residents
- Estimated wait time: 0-1 semester
- Students will be notified by email if space becomes available
- Selection from the waitlist into the certificate is based on:
- Date of application completion
- Residency
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admissions Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
2. Residency Requirement
Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this program has a waitlist:
- Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are not eligible for admission consideration to this program
- Non-district state residents
- May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term, after May 1 for the upcoming spring term, and after October 1 for the upcoming summer term
- *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes
Submit the appropriate documents for review. These will be assigned in your myMadisonCollege To Do List after the application is submitted.
3. Employment Verification Form - This form verifies completion of the minimum hours practicing as a dental assistant from the supervising licensed dentist. Applicants must show the following:
a. Completion of at least 1,000 hours practicing as a dental assistant and holds the certified dental assistant credential issued by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., or its successor; or
b. Completion of at least 2,000 hours practicing as a dental assistant, as verified by the supervising licensed dentist.
4. Clinical Supervising Licensed Dentist Form - This form provides the name of the supervising licensed dentist to complete the clinical portion of the EFDA training. The supervising dentist must assess clinical skills to confirm EFDA competencies. This can be different from who confirmed the initial hours practicing as a dental assistant.
5. Dental Health Safety (10-508-101) and Dental & General Anatomy (10-508-304) completion. Courses must show on the student's record by one of the following:
a. Courses were previously completed at Madison College;
b. Transfer credit was posted for previously completed courses from another college that were approved by EFDA faculty as equivalent to the required Madison College courses; or
c. Credit was posted after passing the Prior Learning Assessment Challenge Exams.
Additional Notes
- Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary career.
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Career Outcomes
This certificate prepares you for EFDA Wisconsin state certification. After state certification, you will be prepared for valuable work as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, or EFDA.
