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DA to RDA Program

Are you a Dental Assistant in Encino, Downey, or the surrounding areas of California? Make the transition to a Registered Dental Assistant today with The Valley School for Dental Assisting! Dental Assistant students interested in further career advancement can take all six certification courses required by the California Dental Board to become a Registered Dental Assistant. In order to be eligible to take part in the Registered Dental Assistant Exam, a Dental Assistant must first complete these six required certifications.

  • CPR Certification
  • Infection Control (8-hour)
  • Dental Law and Ethics
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • X-ray License

Upon obtaining these certifications, students can enroll in our RDA Preparation course.  In this immersive one day course, The Valley School for Dental Assisting will help students complete the RDA Exam Application. Before the exam, The Valley School for Dental Assisting will help students prepare for both the written and practical portions of the exam. We provide the support necessary for our students to become Licensed Registered Dental Assistants, and include all the course materials you will need to take the next step in becoming a Registered Dental Assistant.

*RDA Exam Prep Book is not included

*RDA Exam Kit Rental available for a rental fee

The Difference Between CDA & RDA

While CDAs and RDAs are both recognized dental assistants, RDAs have passed state-specific requirements. 

RDA statuses do not automatically transfer from state to state, so if you recently moved to California and want to become a certified RDA here, you simply won’t find a better school to equip you to complete the RDA exam application successfully. 

What Sets The Valley School For Dental Assisting Apart?

Smaller Class Sizes

At the Valley School For Dental Assisting, we believe that one of the biggest keys to a student’s success is keeping a manageable class size. When you enroll in our dental assistant to registered dental assistant certification classes, you’ll be surrounded by a small, but eager and dedicated group of students who take their career seriously. 

This enables our instructors to give specific attention and prepare you for the parts of the examination that you may find most difficult. You’ll find that our instructors have decades of industry experience and have successfully countless numbers of students.

Generous Discounts

While we are proud of the high-quality education we provide here at the Valley School For Dental Assisting, we also recognize that training program discounts are a much-welcomed benefit for potential students.

We offer discounts when you sign up for multiple classes or choose one of our package deals. For more information about our discount program, please visit this page. We also offer loan programs to qualifying students as well.

Easy Enrollment Process

In order to meet our goal of providing top-quality education to aspiring registered dental assistants, we make our enrollment process as quick and painless as possible. Simply get into contact with our administration, and we’ll walk you through the enrollment process. 

You can also visit an open house in Encino or Downey where you can meet our staff and ask questions. We look forward to meeting you!

About Us

VSDA provides quality education and training for individuals interested in entering the field of Dental Assisting and those already in the field who are seeking career advancement.

Classes

We offer a wide variety of courses and certifications to prepare students for a career in the Dental field. Start from scratch or advance your career with VSDA today.

Admissions

Candidates are welcome to tour our facility and discuss our program with the VSDA faculty. We offer student’s financial consultation and assistance with the application process.

Tuition

VSDA offers a variety of dental and training courses through open registration. These range in length and price depending on your academic and professional needs.