Training and Credentialing Process Flashcards
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Which organization offers the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential at the national level?
Answer: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
DANB is the nationally recognized credentialing body that administers the RDA and CDA exams for dental assistants.
How many hours of continuing education does DANB typically require for RDA renewal each cycle?
Answer: 10 hours
DANB requires 10 hours of continuing education per year to renew the RDA credential.
A dental assistant completed an accredited program but has not yet passed the DANB exam. Which title may they legally use?
Answer: Dental Assistant
Until the credentialing exam is passed and the credential is granted, the individual may only use the undesignated title 'Dental Assistant.'
Which pathway allows an experienced dental assistant without formal training to sit for the DANB RDA exam?
Answer: Work experience pathway
The work experience pathway allows candidates with sufficient on-the-job hours to qualify for the DANB exam without completing a formal program.
What is the primary purpose of the DANB Component Exam system for RDA candidates?
Answer: To allow candidates to pass individual exam sections separately
DANB's component exams (GC, ICE, RHS) let candidates test each section independently and combine them to earn the CDA credential.
Which of the following is NOT a component exam used toward the DANB CDA credential?
Answer: Periodontal Therapy Exam (PTE)
The CDA is composed of GC, RHS, and ICE; there is no DANB 'Periodontal Therapy Exam' required for this credential.
After failing a DANB component exam, how long must a candidate typically wait before retesting?
Answer: 30 days
DANB requires a 30-day waiting period between exam attempts to allow candidates time to prepare adequately.