CPE Candidate Handbook

National Dental Assisting Examining Board © 2001 – 2024 National Dental Assisting Examining Board I Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................ 4 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Graduates of Registered Dental Assisting Programs ................................................................................... 4 Graduates of Non-Registered Programs .................................................................................................... 4 How to Apply .............................................................................................................................. 5 Formal Education in Lieu of the CPE............................................................................................... 5 Special Accommodations ............................................................................................................... 6 Evaluation Date and Confirmation .................................................................................................. 6 Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 7 CPE Withdrawal........................................................................................................................... 7 Process ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Withdrawal Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 8 PREPARING FOR THE CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION ............................... 9 Important Information .................................................................................................................. 9 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................... 9 CPE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 11 CPE Evaluators ............................................................................................................................11 Interaction Between Candidates and Evaluators ..............................................................................11 Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................11 CPE SKILLS AND OUTCOMES................................................................................. 12 Skills ..........................................................................................................................................12 Required Outcomes/Results .........................................................................................................12 Skill Evaluation ............................................................................................................................13 Process ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Evaluation Form: Procedure .................................................................................................................... 14 Evaluation Form: Professional Practice ..................................................................................................... 15 CPE RESULTS ............................................................................................................. 18 Timing ........................................................................................................................................18 Reporting to Regulatory Authorities ..............................................................................................18 Unsuccessful CPE Evaluation .........................................................................................................18 Appeals ......................................................................................................................................19 Appeals Process ..................................................................................................................................... 19 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 20 Provincial Licensure/Listing/Certification/Registration ......................................................................20 Returning to Practice ...................................................................................................................20

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