Dental Administrative Assistant Certificate

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. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates who can work in a dental office.

• Admissions Requirements
  • Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
  • Good Command of the English Language
  • Admissions Interview is required
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
  • N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a requirement based on provincial requirements
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character
  • Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required
• Objectives
  • This program provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in any dental setting, with special skills suited to working in a dental practice. Skill development is delivered in two areas.
  • Introductory level anatomy and pathology as it pertains to a dental environment, dental office administration and software, and dental clinical procedures.
  • Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service.
• Career Opportunties

  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