Risio Institute offers an accredited online Dental Assistant Distance Delivery Diploma Program that combines interactive distance learning modules with hands-on clinical training, enabling students across Canada to earn their credentials while maintaining employment. This program addresses the lack of accessible dental education for individuals in remote areas, providing a structured pathway to a career in dental assisting with over 1500 hours of work-integrated learning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals in Canada, particularly those in remote areas or with existing employment, lack accessible and accredited dental education opportunities. Traditional dental assistant programs often require full-time attendance and relocation, creating barriers for those unable to commit to such intensive programs. This limits the pool of qualified dental assistants available to meet the demands of dental practices across the country.
Solution
Risio Institute offers accredited online Dental Assistant and Dental Aide programs that combine interactive distance learning with hands-on clinical modules, providing a flexible education solution. The Dental Assistant Distance Delivery Diploma Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and licensed through Alberta Advanced Education and Ontario Career Colleges. Students can maintain their current employment while earning credentials through online modules and limited in-person clinical training. The curriculum integrates work-integrated learning, allowing students to gain practical experience in dental offices throughout their studies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals across Canada seeking a flexible and accredited pathway to a career in dental assisting, particularly those in remote areas or who need to maintain employment while studying, as well as dental practices seeking qualified and well-trained dental assistants.
Features
- Accredited Dental Assistant Distance Delivery Diploma Program
- Flexible online learning modules accessible from anywhere in Canada
- Limited in-person clinical training modules in Alberta and Ontario
- Work-integrated learning component requiring a minimum of 14 hours per week in a dental office
- Curriculum designed to be completed in under 24 months
- Licensed through Alberta Advanced Education and Ontario Career Colleges
- Interactive student portal with notes, audio/video notes, assignments, and reviews
- Ortho Module and Dental Aide programs also available