About This Module

Estimated time: Thirty-five minutes

Prerequisites: Modules 00 through 04 (Core Curriculum)

Who this is for: Candidates applying for Certified Dental Assistant or Procedural Sedation Nurse positions

What you will learn:

  • Clinical fundamentals specific to pediatric dentistry
  • Your role in supporting sedation procedures
  • How to handle challenging clinical scenarios

Module Contents

Complete these readings in order:

  1. Clinical Fundamentals Pediatric dental basics, tooth eruption patterns, and common procedures.

  2. Supporting Sedation Procedures Your critical role before, during, and after sedation appointments.

  3. Quiz Checkpoint: CDA Knowledge Assessment Test your understanding with a Google Form that teaches through feedback.

CDA Training Scripts

After completing the readings and quiz, review the annotated CDA scenarios in Module 08:

These scripts show realistic situations with detailed annotations explaining why each response works.

Why This Module Matters

As a CDA in pediatric dentistry, you are not just an assistant. You are a guardian of the child’s experience and safety. The scenarios in this module prepare you for moments that matter, when you must act quickly, speak up appropriately, and protect the patient.

📝 Module 5: CDA/PSN Track — Quiz Checkpoint

22 questions · Learning tool with answer feedback · Take as many times as you need

Take the CDA Fundamentals Quiz →

Or review the prep material first: Quiz Checkpoint page

PSN Candidates: Continue to Module 07

If you are applying for the Procedural Sedation Nurse position, this module is your first step. After completing Module 05, continue to Module 07: RN GA Paperwork Track for GA-specific training including facility selection, insurance pathways, and parent communication.

After This Module

When you have completed the readings, quiz, and reviewed the training scripts, continue to:

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