The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program will:
- Assure access to expanded function dental auxiliary educational opportunities specifically targeted to underrepresented minorities, ethnic and cultural groups, immigrants and other non-traditional students of dental auxiliaries and for transition to higher level of preparation for career mobility.
- Graduate students from a program of expanded function dental auxiliary which meets current standards of patient care, applied research, and community service.
- In the clinical settings, to include and ensure service to diverse and underrepresented populations including ethnic and racial minorities, patients with special needs, and groups with limited access to oral health care.
- Demonstrate evidenced-based decision making in all aspects of the program by applying research to the selection of educational methodology, pedagogy, scientific content, and patient care treatment and management.
- Develop and implement a financial plan that sustains the financial health of the expanded function dental auxiliary program and is aligned with the expanded function dental auxiliary program’s mission and strategic direction.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate of the SCCC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Program should be able to:
- Qualify for regional examination required to obtain licensure as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in the State of Washington.
- Utilize the highest standard of the expanded function dental auxiliary process of care in the treatment and management of patients in all aspects of expanded function dental auxiliary practice and expanded duties as allowed by the Washington State practice act.
- Value diversity, sensitivity in treatment, and interpersonal communication skills utilized as a provider in the delivery of culturally competent care to diverse population groups.
- Provide competent expanded function dental auxiliary care for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patients utilizing the expanded function dental auxiliary process of care.
- Use evidenced-based practice and a patient-centered care philosophy in all aspects of expanded function dental auxiliary practice.
- Demonstrate appropriate life support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in expanded function dental auxiliary practice.
- Evaluate current scientific literature for evidenced-based clinical applications.
- Apply problem solving strategies related to expanded function dental auxiliary patient care and management of patients.
- Comply with OSHA, WISHA, and HIPAA Regulations.
Information Sessions
Each quarter an information session is held at the Seattle Central Community College Dental Clinic located at 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98144. Directions to SVI.