18 Weeks
Dental Receptionist Certificate
Acquire essential administrative skills for dental offices, including patient scheduling, insurance billing, and customer service in a professional healthcare setting.
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Be the Face of Dental Healthcare
The Dental Receptionist program at Western Community College prepares students to manage front-office operations in dental practices.
Gain the administrative skills and dental knowledge required to efficiently manage front-office operations in dental practices.
- Training in dental terminology and procedures.
- Development of communication and organizational skills.
- Emphasis on patient relations and appointment scheduling.
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Career Opportunities
Enter the Thriving Healthcare Industry
$25*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
*Based on Canada Job Bank
After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as,
- Dental Office Assistant
- Dental Receptionist
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
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Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Dental Receptionist Certificate, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Completion of 3 years of full-time secondary (Grades 8-12) education in a country where English is the language of instruction, This includes successful completion of a BC adult Graduation program.
OR
Option 2: Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education (education for English language learners not included) in a country where English is the language of instruction.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test:
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Ghana | Saint Lucia |
| Anguilla | Gibraltar | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Grenada | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Australia | Guam | Seychelles |
| Bahamas | Guyana | Sierra Leone |
| Barbados | Ireland | Singapore |
| Belize | Jamaica | South Africa |
| Bermuda | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Botswana | Lesotho | Trinidad and Tobago |
| British Virgin Islands | Liberia | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Canada | Malta | Uganda |
| Cayman Islands | Mauritius | United Kingdom |
| Dominica | Montserrat | United States |
| Falkland Islands | New Zealand | United States Virgin Islands |
| Fiji | Nigeria | Zambia |
| Gambia | Saint Helena | Zimbabwe |
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Gain the skills you need for success and take the first step toward a rewarding career. Enroll today to learn essential industry knowledge, enhance your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities.
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Total program
hours
60
pRACTICUM HOURS
$27*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
| Course # | Title of Course/Work Experience Component | # of Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMP005 | Keyboarding Skills | 20 |
| COMP010 | Introduction to Computers | 40 |
| DENR101 | Introduction to Dental Charting and Procedures | 70 |
| DENR201 | Patient Communication and Appointment Control | 60 |
| WORK111 | Practicum 1 | 20 |
| DENR202 | Dental Insurance and Patient Accounts | 60 |
| DENR203 | Basic Accounting, Financials, and Filing Records | 20 |
| DENR204 | Basic Sterization and Covid Protocols in the Dental Office | 20 |
| WORK112 | Practicum 2 | 40 |
| WORK005A | Career Planning and Exit Interview | 10 |
| Total Hours for Course | 360 |
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