Domestic students
$1,872.47
total program cost
Dental Office Administrative Assistant
Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate Certificates are short programs focused on specific skills or subjects. They are a fast and flexible way to start a new career, upgrade your qualifications or gain professional recognition.
Delivery mode
Distance Distance
Time commitment
Part-Time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.
Duration
1 year
Program codes
- Code: ZDAA
Cost
$1,872.47 total program cost Domestic students: $1,872 total program cost
Location
- Distance Full program offered in Distance
Available for
- Domestic students
Program features
TBD
Program overview
About the program
A comprehensive introduction to the skills necessary to effectively work as a dental office administrative assistant. Students receive an overview of front desk skills, an introduction to dentistry and routine dental procedures, and learn maintenance of patient records, insurance forms, appointment control, and record keeping within a computerized environment. Emphasis is on effective oral and written communication, and professionalism in the dental office.
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- Course books are supplied in an electronic format online.
- You will need a computer or laptop with a camera, microphone and speakers.
- Okanagan college uses the Dentrix system.
This 120-hour program is an introduction to the basic skills necessary for employment as a dental office administrative assistant, including front-desk skills. Students will receive an introduction to dentistry and routine dental procedures, and learn maintenance of patient records, insurance forms, appointment control, and record keeping within a computerized environment. Emphasis is on effective oral and written communication and professionalism in the dental office.
*Please note: This program is not student loan eligible.
Schedule and campus options
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Sep. 03, 2026 - Dec. 17, 2026
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Distance
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Note: Blended online synchronous and asynchronous, Lectures 2 evenings a week (Tues & Thurs) 6-9 pm.
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Jan. 05, 2027 - Apr. 29, 2027
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Distance
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Open
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Note: Blended online synchronous and asynchronous, Lectures 2 evenings a week (Tues & Thurs) 6-9 pm.
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Tuition and fees
- Domestic students: $1,872 total program cost
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plus applicable textbooks and/or materials
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Check if this program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid and Awards
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.