Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma
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
- A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
- Good command of the English language (both written and oral)
- N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a mandatory requirement based on provincial requirements
- Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required
Program Highlights
Part A: Computer and Business Office Skills
- Introduction to Keyboarding
- Keyboard Skill Building Level 1 and Level 2
- Microsoft Windows Level 1
- Microsoft Word Levels 1, Level 2, and Level 3
- Microsoft Excel Level 1
- Microsoft Access Level 1
- Microsoft Outlook Level 1
- Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
- Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
- Job Search and Résumé Writing
Part B: Dental Administrative/Clinical
- Dental Administrative Assistant Level 1
- Dental Administrative Assistant Level 2
- Dental Administrative Assistant Level 3
Part C: Worksite Externship
Preceptorship
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in an administrative capacity in a wide variety of dental settings. Job titles vary, but graduates are an integral part of many dental settings, such as:
- General or Family Dental Clinics
- Endodontic Speciality Clinics
- Maxillofacial Radiology Clinics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics
- Oral Pathology Clinics or Departments
- Orthodontics Clinics
- Pediatric Dental Clinics
- Periodontic Dental Clinics
- Prosthodontic Clinics
- Public Health Dental Clinics
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Program Info
- Program Type: Diploma
- Anticipated salary: C$30,282 – C$53,441
- Program Duration: 31 weeks (27 weeks in class, 4 weeks practicum)
- Program Notes: Grants, scholarship and financial assistance may be available.
- Program Category: Healthcare