How to Apply to Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Step 1: Apply to TCC

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• Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission

Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to RDA.

Step 2: Attend an information session

About the Session

Attending an information session is an admissions requirement.

All information sessions will be held in-person.

Application Instructions

When you attend an in-person information session, we will give you materials and forms that you will need for your RDA application.

We will also give the instructions for completing and submitting your RDA application.

When & Where

You do not have to register.

• 2024 Dates:
  • Monday, March 25
  • Monday, April 1
  • Monday, April 8
    • 9–11 a.m. session only
  • Monday, April 15
• Times:
  • 9–11 a.m.
  • 1–3 p.m.
• Place: Health Sciences Building, NHSC 1112/1114

Questions?

Laurie Semple, Program Coordinator
817-515-6151
laurie.semple@tccd.edu

Northeast Campus Health Sciences Department
817-515-6435
health.sciences@tccd.edu

Step 3: Make sure you are eligible to apply

What are the requirements?

For details, go to Selective Admission: RDA

Be sure you:

• Have a high school diploma or GED Equivalency
• Are 18 years of age or older by your spring semester—to attend the clinical portion of the program

Step 4: Pass a criminal background check and drug screen

One of the admission requirements is to pass a national background check and drug screen.

The background check and drug screen will be repeated 30 days prior to clinical site placement in the spring semester.

Step 5: Submit your admission documents by the deadline

Where do I get admission documents?

When you attend an in-person information session, you receive the materials and forms that you need for your RDA application.

Scroll up on this page to see Step 2: Attend an information session to review the details and dates.

What admission documents do I need?

Your completed and signed admission documents must include your:

• Student Information Form
• Background & Drug Screen Requirement Form
• Waiver of Liability Form
• Copy of high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Dental Assisting Occupational Outlook Summary Form

How do I submit my admission documents?

• Via Email:
  Laurie Semple (laurie.semple@tccd.edu) or
• In person:
  TCC Northeast
  Health Sciences Building—NHSC 1136A
  Hurst, Texas 76054

No late applications admissions documents will be accepted.