Description:

This nationally recognized Administrative Dental Assistant online certificate program teaches the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice and becoming an Administrative Dental Assistant. This program includes instruction in dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding. The Administrative Dental Assistant online program will prepare you for a new career working in a dental office. Textbooks included.

This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers. "There are no proper words for how wonderful the information provided is, how great the course was, or how wonderful the staff is." -- T. H., Clayton State College (Spring 2005)

Goals:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will: Understand the role of the administrative dental assistant. Know the basics of dental practice. Develop communication skills for use with patients and coworkers. Develop excellent telephone technique. Produce professional written correspondence. Relate to patients in a professional, caring manner. Understand teamwork in the dental office. Maintain quality patient records.

Understand information management in the dental office. Become proficient with scheduling and recall systems. Process dental insurance. Perform inventory management and equipment maintenance. Know bookkeeping and collection procedures. Use the computer to promote efficiency. Develop employability skills and strategies.

Grading System:

Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.

School Description:

Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.

Begin your course anytime. Textbooks are included, and you will have access to student support via phone, email, and chat 24 hours a day.

Click "Enroll Now" to find the partner school for the career course you want to take.

Instructor Bio: Cindy Lamkin

Cindy Lamkin has been employed in the dental field for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in Dental Hygiene. In addition to practicing clinical hygiene, she has also worked in dental office administration and treatment coordinating. Her career includes general dentistry, and specialty practices of periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and orthodontics. Cindy has both her Registered Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist credentials, and is licensed to practice in multiple States.