EFDA Program Admissions

Application Period

The application cycle is currently closed.  EFDA program applications were accepted February 4 - April 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.

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 April will be given priority consideration for admission. 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.

Have Questions?

Program Curriculum and Requirements:

Cozette Polzin, Director of the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Laura Moe-Genther, Director of Dental Assisting Program