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Dental Office Administrator

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Dental Office Administrator

Program Description

This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

The dental office administrator program is designed to prepare students for an exciting and challenging career. Students will gain knowledge with dental terminology, billing procedures, appointment management, insurance company protocols, and telephone and communication skills. Students will have hands on training working with some of the industry’s best dental software.

Career Opportunities

Dental Office Administrator can find employment in some of the following areas classified under NOC 1414:

  • Dental offices/clinics
  • Dental specialist offices
  • Dental distribution companies
  • Dental departments within hospital settings
  • Education facilities

Admissions Requirements

  • 1. High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  • 2. Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    • I. Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
    • II. For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
    • III. Pass the College’s English admission test.

To be submitted before work experience

  • - Proof of a negative TB skin test
  • - Proof of updated Immunizations

Course Breakdown

Sr. No. NAME OF SUBJECT CODE HOURS
001 Microsoft Word NA 60
002 Microsoft Excel NA 40
003 Dental Science Foundations NA 80
004 Charting and Record Keeping NA 40
005 Dental Office Admin Procedures NA 20
006 Dental Insurance NA 20
007 Dental Office Financial Systems NA 40
008 Dental Office Software Management NA 60
009 Standard First Aid/CPR/AED and WHMIS NA 20
010 Infection Control in the Dental Practice NA 20
011 Career and Employment Strategies NA 20
012 Practicum NA 100
Total 520

Program Duration

Total Hours
(excluding work experience hours)
420
Work experience hours
(practicum)
100
Total Program Length (weeks) 25

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