For everyone in the Dental Field.. Please help!!! Please!!!?!

For everyone in the Dental Field.. Please help!!! Please!!!?

I'm interested in becoming a dental hygienist. I have experience in a dental office, mostly front desk though. The dental hygiene course nearest to my house at pasadena city college has like a million prerequisites, so its going to take me 2-3 semesters before I could get into the dental hygiene program!!! So heres my question: if i go to a D.A. School, and get my RDA, would it be easier for me to get into a dental hygiene school? And if so, in what way? And for all of you who really know, what is the fastest way to do this, and what is your advice? I thank you in advance for your help, I really need it!!!!!

sorry i am an IT grad...