DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA
Embark on a Rewarding Career in Dental Administration with Comprehensive Training!
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration – 32 Weeks
The Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma Program offers specialized training for a career in dental administration. It prepares students for the fast-paced, detail-oriented environment of dental offices. The program covers essential skills like dental office procedures, patient care management, and administrative tasks, ensuring a solid foundation in both clinical and administrative aspects. Graduates are well-equipped to handle the complexities of dental administration and contribute significantly to a dental care team.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
& ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS COVERED
- Computer and Business Office Skills (Introduction to Keyboarding, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Basic Bookkeeping)
- Dental Administrative/Clinical Skills (Dental Administrative Assistant Levels 1 to 3)
- Worksite Externship (Preceptorship)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Dental Office Administrator
- Dental Receptionist
- Dental Billing Clerk
- Dental Office Assistant
- Patient Coordinator for Dental Practices
- Dental Practice Manager
ANTICIPATED SALARY
C$30,282 – C$53,441 (Information from PayScale Canada)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and meet the minimum provincial age requirement
- Two letters of reference regarding personal character
- Good command of the English language (both written and oral)
- N-95 Mask Fit Testing (may be required based on provincial requirements)y
- Hepatitis B, other vaccinations, and/or a TB test may be required
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**Students may customize their own weekly schedule to meet the program requirements
*** Students must achieve a minimum program mark of 75% to obtain a diploma, as well as successfully complete a 160-hour work experience.