Earn the Certified Dental Assisting (distance) certificate at your own pace through independent e-learning with instructor support. You must be working/volunteering clinically for a minimum of two days (14 hours) per week as a clinical dental assistant in a general practice dental office for the duration of your studies. This is confirmed by the department on a regular basis throughout the program. The curriculum is designed to include in-office clinical experiences which reinforce and enhance the course content.