The Directed Studies course is an individually tailored clinical remediation program for dental assisting candidates who require additional education to meet entry-to-practice standards in British Columbia. This course is not intended as preparation for the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Clinical Practice Evaluation. Instead, it supports NDAEB CPE candidates and British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) applicants who must complete specific outstanding clinical or regulatory requirements for licensure in BC.
Instruction is customized to the specific clinical competencies identified as outstanding through regulatory or examination feedback. Learning activities focus on the development, refinement, and demonstration of safe, competent, and professional chairside and clinical practices consistent with current standards of care.
For NDAEB candidates completing education in lieu of the CPE, eligibility criteria include:
A minimum of one attempted NDAEB CPE, and remediation required in no more than five (5) clinical skills.
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a letter of completion, which will be forwarded to the NDAEB or the BCCOHP, as applicable, to support progression in the licensure or registration process.
Prerequisites
Department permission required.
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Outstanding NDAEB clinical skills
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40689 |
January 16, 2027 to January 16, 2027 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 40690 |
January 17, 2027 to January 17, 2027 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.