CODA Readiness Assessment

Know Where You Stand Before CODA Arrives.

Preparing for a CODA review can feel overwhelming. Your program may have strong faculty, a solid curriculum, and dedicated students—but are you confident that your documentation, policies, assessment processes, clinical operations, and evidence are ready for review?

Innovative Dental Education provides an independent, comprehensive CODA Readiness Assessment designed to help dental hygiene programs identify strengths, uncover gaps, and prepare with confidence.

Rather than waiting until the self-study is complete or the site visit is approaching, a readiness assessment gives your program an opportunity to identify areas that need attention while there is still time to make meaningful improvements.

Wondering How Prepared Your Program Is?

You may be asking:

  • Are we meeting the current CODA standards?

  • Do we have the appropriate evidence to demonstrate compliance?

  • Is our self-study documentation complete and consistent?

  • Does our curriculum demonstrate appropriate sequencing and competency development?

  • Are our policies current and being implemented consistently?

  • Are faculty calibrated in clinical evaluation?

  • Are students able to articulate program expectations and outcomes?

  • Are our clinical systems and documentation ready for review?

  • Can our faculty confidently answer questions about their role in program assessment and continuous quality improvement?

  • What areas should we prioritize before the site visit?

Our goal is to help you answer these questions before the CODA team does.

What Does a CODA Readiness Assessment Include?

Every program is different, so each assessment is customized to your needs. Depending on your program's goals and timeline, the assessment may include:

  • CODA Standards & Documentation Review

  • Evidence & Compliance Mapping

  • Curriculum & Assessment Review

  • Faculty Interviews & Calibration

  • Student Interviews

  • Clinical Observation & Review

  • Policy & Procedure Review

  • Mock CODA Site Visit

From Findings to Action

You'll receive a comprehensive written report outlining:

  • Strengths – What your program is doing well

  • Areas for Attention – Potential gaps or inconsistencies

  • Gap Analysis – Areas requiring additional evidence, documentation, or improvement

  • Priority Recommendations – What should be addressed first

  • Action Plan – Practical next steps to prepare your program for CODA

The goal isn't simply to identify problems—it's to give your program a clear path forward.

Prepare Early. Identify Gaps. Strengthen Your Program.

Let Innovative Dental Education provide an independent perspective before CODA arrives.