April 13, 2022
Dental Administrative Assistants support dentists by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, word processing, bookkeeping, filing, and more.
Start your career in dental administration today.
Become A Qualified Dental Administrative Assistant
With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce and raise the skill level of that workforce.
The Dental Administrative Assistant program should be of interest to individuals with a strong desire to work as an integral part of the healthcare team, and who also:
- Enjoy performing a variety of duties in a caring, gracious and professional manner
- Place a high value on confidentiality, discretion, support, and detachment
- Have a keen interest in gaining knowledge in the healthcare services field
- Demonstrate a strong personal and professional commitment to achieving excellence in a healthcare administrative capacity
Program Type
Certificate
Duration
12 WEEKS
Expected Wage Range
$30k – 57k
(Payscale Canada)
AOLCC’s Integrated Learning System™
All courses in our programs are delivered through our unique Integrated Learning System™ (ILS). Through ILS, you will develop a true proficiency in each topic, no matter your age or skill level upon enrolment. Our learning coaches are with you every step of the way to provide individualized assistance and encouragement in a supportive and non-competitive learning environment. Here’s how it works:
- You only advance to the next course when you are confident that you have mastered one topic and are ready to move on to the next
- You participate in hands-on exercises, tasks and practice exams that test your knowledge and give you confidence
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 Specialty Clinics
- Maxillofacial Radiology Clinics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics
- Oral Pathology Clinics or Departments
- Orthodontic Clinics
- Pediatric Dental Clinics
- Periodontics Clinics
- Prosthodontic Clinics
- Public Health Dental Clinics
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 which may be a mandatory requirement based on provincial requirements
- Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Dental Administrative Assistant Level 1
Dental Administrative Assistant Level 2
Dental Administrative Assistant Level 3
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