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Course Description

Are you a CDA or Dental Hygienist seeking a unique professional development opportunity? Obtain your British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals Orthodontic Module via online theory with tutor support through Okanagan College. Theory sessions will be followed by an examination and a weekend clinic at our Kelowna campus. Successful students are eligible to apply for BCCOHP Orthodontic Assistant designation.

Prerequisites

1. Proof of a practicing license as a Certified Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist with the BCCOHP.

2. One year of clinical experience in a dental practice. (Recommended).

3. Completed consent form for separating teeth. During the clinical portion of this program, participants will work intraorally on each other and are required to have adequate bandable teeth. If in braces, participants will be required to de-wire and de-bracket some teeth. Alternatively, participants will need to provide a stand-in.

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Section Title
Orthodontic Module
Section Schedule
Sep 02, 2025 to Nov 10, 2025
Type
On-line
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Nov 07, 2025
Type
Lecture/Lab
Days
Sa, Su, M
Time
7:00AM to 6:59PM
Dates
Nov 08, 2025 to Nov 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Location
Campus
Kelowna  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee $1,795.00
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 31, 2025
Instructors
  • Litia Wilson
Section Notes

If you choose to register online, please contact Continuing Studies immediately after at:  cskelowna@okanagan.bc.ca or 250-862-5480 to obtain the necessary forms and information regarding the submission of prerequisites.

Theory starts September 2nd, entirely online and self-paced.

Clinical will be held on the long weekend November 8-10. Students must come to the Kelowna campus.  More information will be provided on Moodle.

No textbook required.

Section Title
Orthodontic Module
Section Schedule
Jan 26, 2026 to Apr 06, 2026
Type
On-line
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Apr 03, 2026
Type
Lecture/Lab
Days
Sa, Su, M
Time
7:00AM to 6:59PM
Dates
Apr 04, 2026 to Apr 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
Campus
Kelowna  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee $1,795.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 24, 2026
Instructors
  • Litia Wilson
Section Notes

If you choose to register online, please contact Continuing Studies immediately after at:  cskelowna@okanagan.bc.ca or 250-862-5480 to obtain the necessary forms and information regarding the submission of prerequisites.

Theory starts January 26, 2026 and is entirely online and self-paced with instructor support.

Clinical will be held on the long weekend April 4-6, 2026. Students must come to the Kelowna campus.  More information will be provided on Moodle.

No textbook required.

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