Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) is a Certificate program offered by Pima Medical Institute in Aurora, CO. The program takes 40 hours to complete, with a total tuition of $1,976.
Program Overview
The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program is offered exclusively at Pima Medical Institute’s Colorado campuses. In this course, dental assistants gain added skills and knowledge necessary to perform advanced techniques, procedures and applications, all while preparing them for advanced dental assistant employment. Students earn continuing education credits while expanding their skillset.
Objective. To teach the dental assistant the expanded duties, techniques, procedures, and applications that will prepare students for advanced dental assistant employment. Participants who successfully complete this course receive continuing education credit.
What sets this Program apart
The course is taught by experienced instructors and features relevant, real-world training. It is a 40-hour, on-campus continuing education course offered at the Aurora, Colorado Springs and Denver campuses, so working dental assistants can add expanded-duty skills without enrolling in a full program.
About Pima Medical Institute. Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972, when Richard L. Luebke, Sr., and his wife, JoAnn, opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona. Over 175,000 graduates have since advanced their education, and many are serving their communities through meaningful health care careers. The school’s mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admissions requirements. Successful completion of an approved dental assistant program or one year of experience as a dental assistant.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
The course is 40 clock hours (15 theory and 25 lab), delivered on-ground. The 2026 tuition price lists for the Aurora, Colorado Springs and Denver campuses show 2 credits and 40 clock hours over 3 weeks, with no externship.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 01 | Expanded Duties Dental Assistant | 2 |
| Totals | 2 |
Career Outcomes
The course prepares dental assistants for advanced dental assistant employment. When you’re a Pima Medical Institute student, you get access to the Career Services team, here for you when you need extra help with finding the right job opportunities, building a resume, strengthening your interview skills or just looking for general guidance.
What to expect as a Pima Medical Institute student
What will I learn? Students in the Expanded Duties Dental Assistant training program will learn how to proficiently identify cavity classifications, pack, carve and polish amalgam restorations, place temporary filling materials or ion crowns and more.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition is $1,976.00. The published total cost is $2,288.00.
Curriculum
ED 01 Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (40 hours: 15 theory, 25 lab). This course prepares dental assistants for expanded duties within the dental office. Content addresses various techniques, procedures, and applications that comprise the types of expanded duties that are performed under the supervision of a dentist.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Total | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 01 | Expanded Duties Dental Assistant | 40 | 2 |
| Totals | 40 | 2 |
Other Programs at Aurora Campus
Pima Medical Institute in Aurora, CO also offers these 5 programs at 13750 E. Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012.
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- Medical Assistant (MA)Certificate · 35 weeks (5-day schedule)
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