dental technologist / technician
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta?
- What are the registration and licensure requirements for internationally educated Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians?
- What are the educational requirements for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta
- What training programs or services are available for internationally educated Dental Technologists?
- What resources are available for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta?
In Alberta, It is mandatory for any person working in a Dentist’s office or Dental Laboratory to be registered with the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA) to practice within the Profession of Dental Technologists. Only registered members may call themselves Dental Technologists, Dental Technicians, or Dental Laboratory Technician Assistants.
What are the registration and licensure requirements for internationally educated Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians?
Internationally educated applicants must:
- Submit an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) evaluation.
- Submit a syllabus or course outline of your educational program.
- Submit a copy of your transcripts along with a copy of your diploma.
- If you were a member of a dental association outside of Canada, the name of the association and membership duration must be submitted. Have all required documents translated into English and notarized. The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta provides translation services.
The CDTA assesses the competency of internationally educated applicants. Prior to a satisfactory review of the application a Dental Technology Health Care Professional must complete 6 week Public Health and Safety Bridging program for foreign Health Care Professionals.
Upon completion must take a mandatory a two day Infection Control Workshop. Infection Control is a Provincial Health initiative for all 28 Health Care Professionals. It is programming that protects the Public with regard to Health Care Professionals delivery.
A one day workshop on the Standards of Practice.
If CDTA requires further information in order to be able to determine competence to practice, a candidate will be required to complete a Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR). The PLAR is a five part technical assessment consisting of: theoretical studies, complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontics.
Conditional License
The CDTA may provide a Conditional License for Dental Technologists. This enables applicants who have met the preliminary requirements to work while completing the required assessments. The titles given while working under a Conditional License are: Courtesy Dental Technologist.
What are the educational requirements for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta?
(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton.
Calgary Dental Technologists College.
Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at. www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Dental Technologist under occupational information.
What training programs or services are available for internationally educated Dental Technologists?
Foreign Asia Pacific Applicants can contact the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta /Korea Office.
What resources are available for Dental Technologists and Dental Technicians in Alberta?
College of Dental Technologists of Alberta (CDTA)
website: www.cdta.ca
Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)
website: www.hsaa.ca
Last Updated: August 2009