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11-508-1 Certificate (C) Part Time 11 Credits Not Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

With the Wisconsin Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate, you’ll be ready to enhance your clinical skills as a working dental professional. After your training, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist to provide direct patient care to place and finish restorations. As an EFDA, you will also be able to take on tasks including applying sealants, polishing teeth and providing fluoride treatments. You'll learn how to take quality impressions, handle temporizations and pack cord. Plus, you’ll master the art of cement removal, adjusting dentures, and removing sutures and periodontal dressings with the gentle touch they require. With your EFDA certification, you’ll be enhancing your career and expanding your skill set.
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure/certification for the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Occupational Specific (11 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Early College Credit Options
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Dental Health Safety
    10-508-101
    1Credit
    36
    18

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 18
    • Course Number: 10508101
    • Credits: 1.00

    Prepares dental auxiliary students to respond proactively to dental emergencies, control infection, prevent disease, adhere to OSHA Standards, and safely manage hazardous materials. Students also take patient vital signs and collect patient medical/dental histories. This course is a WTCS aligned course required in both the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assisting programs.

    DENTAL HYGIENIST STUDENTS

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508102 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Dental Hygienist (10-508-1) Program of Study

    DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENTS

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in Dental Assistant (31-508-1) Program of Study

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508103 - Dental Radiography

    • DENTAL 10508113 - Dental Materials

    • DENTAL 31508302 - Dental Chairside

    • DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy

    • DENTAL 31508306 - Dental Assistant Clinical

    • DENTAL 31508307 - Dental Assistant Professional

    EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY (EFDA) STUDENTS

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
  • EFDA Dental Procedures
    10-508-121
    3Credit
    90
    72
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 90
    • Outside Effort Hours: 72
    • Course Number: 10508121
    • Credits: 3.00

    Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
  • EFDA Preventative Procedures
    10-508-122
    1Credit
    36
    18
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 18
    • Course Number: 10508122
    • Credits: 1.00

    Examine the role of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in WI. Learn how to provide preventative procedures performed by the EFDA including coronal polishing and application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agents.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
  • EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures
    10-508-123
    2Credit
    45
    63
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 45
    • Outside Effort Hours: 63
    • Course Number: 10508123
    • Credits: 2.00

    Learn how to perform dental prosthodontic procedures including adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances, impressions, packing cord, and removal of sutures and dressings.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
  • EFDA Clinical
    10-508-124
    2Credit
    144
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 144
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 10508124
    • Credits: 2.00

    Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary students apply skills developed in Preventative Procedures, Restorative Procedures and Prosthodontic Procedures in a clinical setting with patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 10508121 - EFDA Dental Procedures (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 10508122 - EFDA Preventative Procedures (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 10508123 - EFDA Prosthodontic Procedures (Grade of C or better required)

    • DENTAL 31508304 - Dental & General Anatomy (Grade of C or better required)

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
  • Dental & General Anatomy
    31-508-304
    2Credit
    72
    36
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 36
    • Course Number: 31508304
    • Credits: 2.00

    Prepares dental assistant students to apply fundamentals of general and dental anatomy to informed decision-making and to professional communication with colleagues and patients.

    DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENTS

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in Dental Assistant (31-508-1) Program of Study

    Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

    • DENTAL 10508101 - Dental Health Safety

    • DENTAL 10508103 - Dental Radiography

    • DENTAL 10508113 - Dental Materials

    • DENTAL 31508302 - Dental Chairside

    • DENTAL 31508306 - Dental Assistant Clinical

    • DENTAL 31508307 - Dental Assistant Professional

    EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARY (EFDA) STUDENTS

    Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

    • Student is in progress in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (11-508-1) Program of Study
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What is Dual Credit?

FVTC courses taught at the high school by certified high school teachers. These teachers receive mentorship from FVTC faculty to ensure alignment in competencies, curriculum, and assessments.

  • Students earn both high school and college credits, with grades applying to both transcripts.
  • There is no cost to the school district or family.

**Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

What is Start College Now?

Qualified public-school juniors and seniors may enroll in college level classes at FVTC or online, if a comparable course is not offered within their district.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

Interested students should consult their High School Guidance Counselor to explore course options and complete a “Start College Now” application. Applications must be submitted to High School Counselors by March 1st for fall courses and October 1st for spring courses. If approved by the school board, the cost is covered by the high school.

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