Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

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.

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 will take place once a week at CTEC on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. Please note, the days/time may be subject to change.

Cost – Financial Assistance

Costs associated with the EFDA Certificate are a combination of tuition and a first semester course fee of $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. Incoming students are encouraged to connect with their employer to see what financial assistance may be available to them.

Enrollment Requirements

The EFDA program is a competitive, selective program. There are enrollment requirements in addition to the COTC admission application. Students must submit an EFDA program application and supporting material to be considered for admission to the program.

The deadline to apply is June 15.

Apply to COTC.

Complete the online application for general admission.

Attend a mandatory EFDA Information Meeting. 

Learn about the EFDA program and application requirements at an information meeting.

Register

Complete the EFDA Selection Exam.

Schedule your EFDA selection exam on RegisterBlast.

Complete EFDA program application and submit required documents.

Submit your EFDA program application by June 15. Applications will be available May 15 and can be obtained by contacting cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu.

Required documents:

1. Certified dental assistant (CDA) or a registered dental assistant (RDA)
2. Employer Reference Form 
   Documentation must be received for 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.
3. CPR Certification
   If you are not certified, you must complete EMS-100 Basic Life Support (CPR) before the application deadline.

All documentation should be submitted to COTC Student Records.