Requirements | Duties |
*(QDA-LRR is a new limited auxilary)
The Board may grant registration as a QDA-LRR to an applicant meeting the requirements:
1. Applying on an application form provided by the Board.
2. Completing a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course within two (2) years of applying.
3. Completed, within two years of applying, either:
a. The Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
b. DAPREP’s North Dakota Radiation Health and Safety Course; or
c. Another course approved by the Board
Application Fee: The Board is not currently assessing a registration fee for the QDA-LRR application, but anticipates seeking legislative approval for the application fee in 2025.
QDA-LRR RENEWAL: A QDA-LRR must renew their registration by December 31st of every even-numbered year and meet the continuing education requirements set forth in NDAC 20-03-01-06(4). Registration renewal is completed online. Make sure the Board has your correct email address to receive notification.
QDA-LRR APPLICATIONThe Board may grant registration as a QDA to an applicant meeting one of the following 5 requirements:
OPTION 1. The applicant passed the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), and completed three hundred hours of on the job training within one year of application. The NELDA exam consists of three parts:
OPTION 2. The applicant passed the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA contains RHS, ICE, and AMP exams) certification administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), three hundred hours of on-the-job clinical training, and completed, within two years before application, sixteen hours of continuing education in accordance with section 20-03-01-06; or,
Option 3. The applicant successfully completed the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA contains RHS, ICE, and AMP exams) certification administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), and successfully completed the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education dental assisting education program association; or
Option 4. The applicant successfully completed a board-approved equivalent course within one year of application. Click on this link: DA Prep's North Dakota QDA Course for further information regarding this board approved course.
Option 5. The applicant is licensed in good standing under the laws of another jurisdiction and possesses qualifications, education, or experience substantially similar to the requirements for licensure set forth in this section. Applicants must submit evidence of at least one year of gainful and relevant employment in the practice prior to application. Proof of gainful and relevant employment may include letters of recommendation, payroll documentation, or other materials requested by the board. Applicants must submit evidence of earning sixteen hours of continuing education in accordance with section 20-03-01-06 and meet other criteria as may be required by the board.
All QDA applicants must also complete all of the following requirements:
Remember: A Qualified Dental Assistant applicant must submit the application and fee to the Board before taking the Jurisprudence Exam. The Board must have your information before you can login to take the exam. Two continuing education credits will be awarded for successfully completing the exam.
APPLICATION STATUS: You may check your application status and take the online Jurisprudence exam on the application status page. This will help you find out what documents the Board has received and what documents are missing before your license/registration will be issued. The Board office updates the status as documents are received in the Board office. The Jurisprudence exam is required for all applicants.
You MUST submit your application and fee to the Board before you can take the Jurisprudence Exam! We must have your information before you can login.
QDA Registration - Application
