QA Intensive: Your Path to QA Confidence — in One Focused Day

CE Hours: 6 (In-Person at rdhu)

Date:

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location:

rdhu

980 Fraser Drive, Suite 214

Burlington, ON

*Close to the Hamilton and Pearson airports. Hotel recommendation below.

A light breakfast and catered lunch will be provided!

Course Description:

Quality Assurance isn’t just about compliance—it’s about elevating your practice and professional growth. Over this one focused day, we’ll dive into all things QA: why it exists, how to seamlessly integrate it into your everyday practice, and how to approach it with confidence rather than fear.

Whether you’re navigating the new QA pathways or uncertain about where to begin, this QA Intensive Day is for you. Gain clarity, discover the best approach for YOU, and learn how to stay audit-ready year-round—without the last-minute stress.

What You’ll Experience:

The Foundation & Practice Profile

Understand the core purpose of the QA Program and how it applies to your daily practice.
Work through the Practice Profile, gaining insights into areas that may need attention (great for ALL paths).
We’ll work through your Practice Profile together, and you may be guided to return to practice to adjust or strengthen a few areas.
Learn how to align your documentation with Standards of Practice and CDHO Requirements to ensure compliance and elevate patient care.

Navigating the QA Pathways & Audit Readiness

Explore the 4 available QA paths and determine the best fit for your practice.
Gain a deep understanding of the new pathways introduced by CDHO and how to stay on track.
Learn practical strategies for seamlessly maintaining QA records and eliminating last-minute stress.
Get your uncertainties cleared up, no matter what path you choose!
We will work on your Learning Portfolio together. If you are being audited in 2026 - let's complete your goals so that you feel prepared to submit.

Why Join the QA Intensive?

Understand the foundation of QA and how to integrate it effortlessly into your routine.
Discover what path works best for you and how to maintain compliance with ease.
Work in your SMILE Portal
Create a QA Goal together and mark it as complete before the end of the day!
Leave feeling prepared, confident, and audit-ready—always!
Kathleen has helped thousands of dental hygienists successfully navigate audits. Let her show you how QA can be something you embrace, not dread!

Learning Objectives:

✔️ Gain clarity on why Quality Assurance exists and how it supports your practice. ✔️ Review the 4 available QA paths and determine the right one for you. ✔️ Understand the Practice Profile and how to ensure your records meet CDHO requirements. ✔️ Learn how to document Continuing Education & Professional Development in the Smile Portal effectively. ✔️ Develop a stress-free approach to QA so that you never fear an audit again.

Prepare with confidence! Bring your activities, and laptop, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make QA an empowering part of your career. No learning activities? No problem—we’ve got you covered!

Join us and #BeAuditReady!

Hotel Recommendation:

Sandman

3451 S Service Rd W

Oakville, ON, L6L 0C3

(289) 881-7263

Register at the Sandman Oakville Hotel just down the road from rdhu! Click here to access the booking and use PROMO CODE: RDHU to receive our Corporate Rate!