{"id":2875,"date":"2019-04-18T21:35:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T21:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directdentalstaffing.com\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2019-04-19T17:07:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T17:07:00","slug":"steps-to-become-a-rda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directdentalstaffing.com\/steps-to-become-a-rda\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Become an RDA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/directdentalstaffing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/logo-300&#215;151.jpg&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/dentalcertifications.com\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This weeks blog post is brought to you by Adele Baca, the owner of <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcertifications.com\/\">California Dental Certifications<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Here she gives you a straight forward and easy to follow breakdown of how to get your RDA license.<br \/> From Dental Assisting to Dental Laboratory, to Dental CAD\/CAM Technician, we have a course for you. CDC works with dental professionals, both new to the United States, as well as California.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Steps to RDA<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#52adf2&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#6b6b6b&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Simple steps to help you through the RDA application process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#075a99&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Step 1<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|6px||-110px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|6px||0px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Required Certifications for RDA application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiation Certification (X-ray Certification)<\/li>\n<li>Coronal Polish Certification<\/li>\n<li>Sealant<\/li>\n<li>Valid CPR<\/li>\n<li>California Practice Act<\/li>\n<li>8 HOUR Infection Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These Certifications have to be from California. Certifications or License from other States will not be accepted and are not valid. CPR can be from any state.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_divider divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#075a99&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Step 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-110px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the RDA application (link below) \u00a0then choose your applications:\n<div>1) \u00a0#1 &amp; #3 if you are applying as 15 months WORK EXPERIENCE. Use this if you came through our CDC 1 month Assisting Course &amp; you have worked. OR You have worked 15 months and done your certifications one at a time.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>2) \u00a0#1 &amp; #2 if you went to a 9 MONTHS BOARD APPROVED SCHOOL. Not CDC.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>3) \u00a0#1 &amp; #4 if you went to a school longer than 1 month but shorter than 9 months but A NON-APPROVED (Dental Board of California) DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM, and work experience.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>There is an application fee to be added.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dbc.ca.gov\/applicants\/rda\/exam_rda.shtml&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Download Application Here&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-25px&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-110px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your LIVESCAN page is now included in the #1 application for the RDA.<\/li>\n<li>Previous fingerprinting from the green cards or any other source are not valid. \u00a0The state requires new fingerprinting on this form only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/fingerprints\/locations&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Find Live Scan Near You&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-25px&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-110px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix krown-column-row\">\n<div class=\"row-content clearfix\">\n<div class=\"span9 krown-column-container clearfix column_container\">\n<div class=\"clearfix \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Price will vary, so ask.<\/li>\n<li>Some are by appointment only and some are walk-in, so ask.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix krown-column-row\">\n<div class=\"row-content clearfix\">\n<div class=\"span12 krown-column-container clearfix column_container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_divider divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#075a99&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Step 3<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-110px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send in the application.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to make copies of everything you send &amp; send certified!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_divider divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|700|on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#075a99&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Step 4<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.21.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-110px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dental Board will contact you by mail when your application has been accepted. 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