How come I took an all-day stress management course (or practice management course) and DANB wont accept it?
DANB will accept the course under the non-clinical category (Category #3 formerly Electives). DANB allows three (3) hours of credit for CDAs, COAs, or COMSAs. If an individual is a CDPMA, DANB allows up to six (6) hours of CDE in this category. DANB recognizes the importance of non-clinical courses and/or topics in dental assisting. But as stated in the Recertification Guidelines review (above), the CDA, COA, and COMSA focuses on the clinical aspects of assisting, while the CDPMA assesses front office skills and basic dental terminology/knowledge necessary for office staff.
