Dental Office Management Short Term Certificate 

Area of Study: Dental Office Management 
Degree/Certificate: Short Term Certificate 
Program Description

This certificate prepares graduates for entry-level positions as Dental Office Managers in dental offices and clinics. Dental Office Managers are competent in scheduling and management areas of a dental practice.

The program provides instruction in patient scheduling, accounting principles, telephone etiquette, collections, banking, third party reimbursement responsibilities, professional ethics and computer applications.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Dental Office Management Short Term Certificate Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

  Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester   Credits 

IT-1000

Keyboarding  (1)

2

ENG-1010

 

College Composition I   (2)

 3 

Total

5



Notes 
(1)   May be waived for students who can demonstrate 30 wpm typing speed on proficiency exam administered in the Nursing & Allied Health Careers Student Success Center (Metropolitan Campus). Waiver form must be signed by DAST department.

(2)   To ensure success in the certificate, students should complete ENG-1010 prior to enrolling in other courses OR take the placement test and be eligible to take ENG-1010.

Program Outcome