Diploma – Dental Surgery Assistant
The programme is affiliated with Faculty of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences (FPMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work as Certified Dental Surgery Assistants. Throughout the programme, students will gain hands-on experience assisting patients at primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels, all under proper supervision.
By the end of the programme, students will have acquired necessary competencies to bridge the gap between doctors and patients, ensuring delivery of high-quality healthcare services. They will be well prepared to support dental surgeons in various procedures, provide assistance in patient care, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients.
Scope
Solo dental practices (practice with only one dentist)
• Group practices (practices with two or more dentists)
Specialty practices such as;
• Oral and maxillofacial
• Orthodontics and dent facial orthopedics
• Endodontics
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry (treatment of children)
• Public health dentistry
• Hospital dental clinics
• Dental school clinics
Other career opportunities for dental assistants include:
• Insurance companies, processing dental insurance claims
• Technical institutes, community colleges dental schools and universities, teaching others to be dental assistants
• Dental product sales representatives
Career Prospectus
Solo dental practices (practice with only one dentist)
Group practices (practices with two or more dentists)
Specialty practices such as;
Oral and maxillofacial
Orthodontics and dent facial orthopedics
Endodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry (treatment of children)
Public health dentistry
Hospital dental clinics
Dental school clinics
Other career opportunities for dental assistants include:
Insurance companies, processing dental insurance claims
Technical institutes, community colleges dental schools and universities, teaching others to be dental assistants
Dental product sales representatives
Admission
Admission to RCAHS is offered in fall each year. The admission is based on open merit through the RCAHS Admission Committee in accordance with the policies laid down by the Khyber Medical University. All decisions of the Admission Committee are deemed as final. The candidates are required to apply on prescribed application form available ONLINE at http://admissions.rmi.edu.pk/.
Appearance in Interview is mandatory for all categories of applicants. Students may apply online on the admissions portal.
Successful candidates will be provided with further instructions to complete the admission process. All such candidates must submit an undertaking on Rs. 50/- Judicial paper.
Number of total seats: 20
Eligibilty Criteria
- HSSC (Pre-Medical) / Equivalent with minimum 50% marks
- Age: Maximum 25 Years
Scheme of Study
Merit List
- The admission shall be made strictly based on merit
- In case the final merit of more than one candidate is equal up to four decimals, the candidate older in age shall stand higher in merit
- After the display of the final merit list, if there is any vacant seat, the next student on merit in the waiting list will be admitted against such vacant seat
Merit Weightage
Admission Process
- The applications through online portal of the college shall be accepted for the scrutiny and merit formulation.
- It will be the responsibility of the candidate to provide all academic & personal documents as required by the college prior to the last date of admissions as specified in the website.
- Communication to the applicants will be strictly through Email address provided by the applicants
- Visiting college website for day to day updates will be the responsibility of the applicants.
- Selected applicants and their parents/guardians will be required to submit an affidavit on a Rs. 100/- stamp paper duly notarized by a notary, stating the acceptance of College required disciplinary, legal, financial responsibilities and all other rules and regulations specified in the college prospectus.
- Admission will remain conditional subject to verification of all documents, passing medical fitness test.
- Personal appearance for verification and interview is required.
- Admission offer will be valid only on fee deposit within the stipulated period given below.
Fee Structure
General Provision
- Regulatory Authorities directives regarding admissions 2023 – 24 issued from time to time will be followed
- A strict NO DONATION POLICY is adopted. No one except, the office of admissions is authorized to give a written admission offer
- Fee for more than one (1) Semester will not be demanded
- All fees will be deposited in the official College designated bank account
- SCHOLARSHIPS: As per institutions’ past practices, scholarships will be offered as per policy notified from time to time
FOR RMI EMPLOYEES
Rehman College of Dentistry (RCD) and Rehman College of Allied Health Sciences (RCAHS) offer an exclusive Diploma in Dental Surgery Assistant program for all RMI employees and their relatives.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Duration: Two-year program (four semesters)
- Tuition Fee: Rs 10,000 per semester
- Installment option available, payable from salary
- Registration Fee: Rs 4,700
- Morning classes
- NOC required from HoD
- First-year academic and second-year practical experience in clinics at RCD
Eligibility:
- Age Limit: 30 years
- Matric Science with 50% marks
Important Dates:
- Deadline for document submissions: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Classes begin in the first week of February.
Contact Information:
Admin Block, Fifth Floor, RCAHS
Contact Person: Muhammad Nouman
Phone Extension: 4574
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