About
Phoenix College’s Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program in Phoenix, Arizona, prepares practicing Arizona dental assistants and Arizona licensed dental hygienists for expanded-function restorative procedures and the Arizona Expanded Functions – Restorative (AZRF) Certification. The program also develops knowledge for the Dental Assisting National Board Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology, Temporaries, and Restorative Functions exams. It is a 12-week hybrid program combining online self-study with weekly activities and Saturday in-person lecture and pre-clinic laboratory sessions. Arizona dental assistants must hold Arizona Coronal Polishing and Radiology certificates; Arizona licensed dental hygienists have no prerequisites. The program includes lecture and laboratory coursework and leads toward the state certificate after completion of an approved training course, passing the required examinations, and submitting the certificate application.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: Spring and Fall of every year
- Leads to: Arizona Expanded Functions – Restorative (AZRF) Certification and Dental Assisting National Board AMP, TMP, and RF exams
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
- Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Phoenix College - Online
Phoenix College is a college in Phoenix, Arizona, offering occupational preparation in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology, and Paralegal, among other fields. Its programs support career preparation as well as education that can lead to transfer to one of Arizona’s three universities or another partner university. The college serves new, transfer, international, and high school students, with opportunities for high school students to begin college coursework. Phoenix College also provides community services through a dental clinic and offers student life and leadership activities. Its academic areas include behavioral science, business, computer and information technology, culture and society, education, health sciences, STEM, and visual and performing arts, giving students options beyond the occupational programs listed here.