Become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant

EFDA Admissions

EFDA Program Admissions

Application Period

The application cycle is currently closed. EFDA program applications will be accepted February 3 - May 30, 2025.

Getting Started at SPSCC

If you are not a current SPSCC student, you need to apply to the college to get your ctcLink ID number and ClipperID. You’ll use your ClipperID to access your SPSCC email – an important piece of applying to this program.

Apply for admission to the college. After your application is processed, you’ll receive an email with your ctcLink ID number.
Use your ctcLink ID number to activate your student accounts: your ctcLink account and your ClipperID.
Funding Sources

Before Applying to EFDA

Review the EFDA Pathway Map and make sure that you've met all Admission Requirements.

Minimum eligibility for entrance to the program: Applicants to the EFDA Program must be currently registered as dental assistants with Washington State (RDA). Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years restorative chairside dental assisting experience within the last 5 years. If an applicant has not graduated from an ADA/CODA accredited dental assisting program they must have a current CDA certificate through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Applicants must have a dentist willing to commit as their sponsoring dentist.

Priority consideration will be given to those students who have 5 or more years of restorative chairside experience, current certification with the Dental Assisting National Board (CDA), and have submitted a complete application prior to other qualified applicants.

Application procedure: Applications for the EFDA Program will be accepted beginning on the first business day in February. Those received by the last business day in May will be given priority consideration for admission. There is a required, non-refundable $25.00 application fee due at the time of application. For an EFDA application to be complete, all required documentation must be included.

Health & safety: Applicants must have current and valid health care provider basic life support (BLS) certification and proof of Hepatitis B immunity.

EFDA Sponsorship Form and Application

The application cycle is currently closed.

After You Apply

Confirmation that the application was received will be sent by email. After applying, applicants who met the application deadline should regularly monitor both their SPSCC email and ctcLink for updates. In ctcLink, applicants can monitor their status, take notice of any additional requirements needed to complete their application file, and view other action items or entry decisions. Notifications and any additional communication from program staff will be sent only to the applicant's SPSCC email.

Have Questions?

Program Curriculum and Requirements:
Laura Moe-Genther, Director of Dental Assisting Program

General Application Questions:
Rob Masterson, Program Specialist, Enrollment