RDA Certification Courses in Roseville
Roseville Dental Academy offers BLS/CPR plus the four Dental Board of California approved courses on the Registered Dental Assistant path — Infection Control, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, and Pit & Fissure Sealants. Here is the order to take them, what each requires first, what each costs, and the next open dates.
Recommended order and prerequisites
Each course's prerequisites come earlier in this list, so taking them in order keeps you eligible for the next one. Dental Practice Act certification is also a prerequisite for Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and Coronal Polish; it is not one of the five courses on this page.
Dates are penciled in and may change; admissions will confirm current availability.
- Step 1Healthcare provider BLSInitial or renewal Basic Life Support for healthcare providers. Current BLS is a prerequisite for every other course on this path.
- Price
- $85
- Length
- 3 hours
- Next open date
- November 7, 2026
- Prerequisites
- None.
- Step 2Board-approved · IC189Board-approved 8-hour training in infection prevention for dental assistants. Verify the applicable qualification with the Dental Board before assigning duties involving potential exposure.
- Price
- $395
- Length
- 8 hours
- Next open date
- November 14, 2026
- Prerequisites
- Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC, plus a 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification.
- Step 3Board-approved · X1036Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training in x-ray safety, digital imaging, and evaluation for dental personnel.
- Price
- $695
- Length
- 32 hours
- Next open date
- December 5, 2026
- Prerequisites
- Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC, current 8-hour Infection Control certification, and Dental Practice Act certification. The student must not be pregnant.
- Step 4Board-approved · CP148Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training, including manikin work, a written exam, and human patient clinical requirements.
- Price
- $500
- Length
- 12 hours
- Next open date
- November 14, 2026
- Prerequisites
- BLS certification through AHA or ARC, 8-hour Infection Control certification, and Dental Practice Act certification.
- Step 5Board-approved · PF186Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training. Only an RDA can perform pit and fissure sealants after completing a Board-approved course.
- Price
- $550
- Length
- 16 hours
- Next open date
- December 12, 2026
- Prerequisites
- BLS, 8-hour Infection Control, Dental Practice Act, Radiation Safety, and Coronal Polish certifications — or a current RDA license plus proof of current BLS.
What the five courses cost
- BLS / CPR for Healthcare Providers$85
- 8-Hour Infection Control (IC189)$395
- Radiation Safety (Dental X-Ray) (X1036)$695
- Coronal Polish (CP148)$500
- Pit & Fissure Sealants (PF186)$550
Total if you take all five:$2,225
Sum of the individual course prices (71 course hours in all). Course fees are non-refundable and student enrollment cannot be moved to another date. If Roseville Dental Academy cancels, students may choose another available course date or a refund.
The rest of the RDA license
Course certificates are one part of becoming an RDA. The DA to RDA Career Journey walks through the full roadmap — training, work experience, required course certificates, the application, and the exam.
- DA to RDA Career JourneyGuided California DA to RDA roadmap.
- RDA vs. Dental Assistant in CaliforniaWhat changes when you become a Registered Dental Assistant.
- New to dental assisting?Start with the 9-week, 210-hour Dental Assisting Program.
- Verify provider numbersDental Board of California approved-course lists.
RDA course questions
What order should I take the RDA courses in?
Start with BLS/CPR, then 8-hour Infection Control, then Radiation Safety, then Coronal Polish, and finish with Pit & Fissure Sealants. Each course's prerequisites come earlier in that order. Dental Practice Act certification is also required before Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and Coronal Polish.
Do I need BLS and Infection Control before Coronal Polish?
Yes. Coronal Polish requires BLS certification through AHA or ARC, 8-hour Infection Control certification, and Dental Practice Act certification before you attend.
How much do all five courses cost?
Each course is priced individually. Taken separately, all five total $2,225. Call admissions at 916-888-9821 with questions about registering for several courses.
Do course completion certificates expire for RDA, OA, or DSA applications?
For those applying for RDA licensure, Orthodontic Assistant (OA) permits, and Dental Sedation Assistant (DSA) permits, there are new expiration dates assigned to course completion certificates. They are as follows: • The Dental Practice Act and Infection Control course certificates must indicate the course was completed within 2 years of the application date. • Coronal Polishing, pit and fissure sealants, and ultrasonic scaling certificates must indicate the course was completed within 5 years of the application date. • Radiation Safety certificates must indicate the course was completed within 10 years of the application date. Please Note: The expiration dates listed above do not apply to unlicensed dental assistants, only those that are pursuing a license or permit.
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