Multnomah County Health Department RFP-73-2024

ICS Dental Training

The Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD), Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) - Dental division, is procuring virtual training and certification services for Enhanced Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) trainees. The awarded vendor will provide formal education and online training to prepare approximately five Health Assistant 2 candidates annually for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) testing, with optional training for Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification and Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) testing. The contract includes training on a comprehensive range of dental assistant skills and competencies, including infection control, instrument sterilization, x-ray processing, patient care, and clinical laboratory skills. The program is capped at $50,000 per year, with a contract term of five years plus one optional renewal year. The training must be delivered exclusively virtually, with no in-person instruction. MCHD ICS-Dental will employ candidates and provide hands-on training during their studies. The awarded supplier may provide leased or rented equipment such as laptops to support online learning. The contract requires compliance with insurance and federal funding pre-award risk assessments. The contract encourages participation from Minority-Owned, Locally-Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses. The place of performance is Multnomah County, Oregon, with seven dental clinics across the county. The buyer contact is Kathi Braeme-Burr from Multnomah County Health Department. No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the document.

Description

The Multnomah County Health Department, Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) - Dental is seeking proposers to provide Training and Certification to EFDA (Enhanced Functions Dental Assistant) trainees. The awarded supplier will train up to five Health Assistant 2 candidates annually, providing formal education and online training to prepare candidates for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) testing and optional Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) preparation. The contract term is 5 years with an option to renew for one additional year, and the procurement is capped at $50,000 per year.

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