CPE Candidate Handbook

National Dental Assisting Examining Board © 2001 – 2025 National Dental Assisting Examining Board I Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE NOTICE ................................................................ 4 APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................ 5 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Graduates of Registered Dental Assisting Programs ................................................................................... 5 Graduates of Non-Registered Programs .................................................................................................... 5 How to Apply .............................................................................................................................. 6 Formal Education in Lieu of the CPE............................................................................................... 6 Special Accommodations ............................................................................................................... 6 Evaluation Date and Confirmation .................................................................................................. 7 Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 8 CPE Withdrawal........................................................................................................................... 8 Process ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Withdrawal Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 9 PREPARING FOR THE CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION ............................. 10 Important Information .................................................................................................................10 Frequently Asked Questions .........................................................................................................10 CPE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 12 CPE Evaluators ............................................................................................................................12 Interaction Between Candidates and Evaluators ..............................................................................12 Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................12 CPE SKILLS AND OUTCOMES................................................................................. 12 Skills ..........................................................................................................................................12 Required Outcomes/Results .........................................................................................................13 Skill Evaluation ............................................................................................................................14 Process ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Evaluation Form: Procedure .................................................................................................................... 15 Evaluation Form: Professional Practice ..................................................................................................... 16 CPE RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 18 Timing ........................................................................................................................................18 Reporting to Regulatory Authorities ..............................................................................................18 Unsuccessful CPE Evaluation .........................................................................................................18 Appeals ......................................................................................................................................19 Appeals Process ..................................................................................................................................... 19

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