Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma

Program Highlight

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

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 Information

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

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