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Diploma in Medical/Dental Office Administration

At NorthBridge College - Healthcare, Business & Technology (Formerly - New Brunswick college of Healthcare, Business & Technology), the 1-year Diploma in Medical/Dental Office Administration is a program which equips the students to work as an administrative and clinical assistant in a healthcare office. The students will be able to master patient scheduling and billing, health records, and dental procedure management. Curriculum also covers for correct documentations, confidentiality and front office functions. They will also learn how to communicate and relate well with professionals and patients. Graduates will be equipped to facilitate the proper running of a medical and dental office.

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Patient Scheduling
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Medical Billing
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Managing Health Records
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Dental Office Procedures
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Documentation Accuracy
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Confidentiality Practices
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Communication Skills
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Front-Office Operations

Course Objectives

Use medical/dental terminology.

Ensure privacy compliance (PHIPA/PIPEDA).

Coordinate appointments and referrals.

Demonstrate professional communication.

Understand legal and ethical standards.

Manage patient health records.

Perform billing and reconciliation.

Use EMR and dental software.

Apply office admin procedures.

Exhibit workplace professionalism.

Student Journey throughout the course

At NorthBridge College - Healthcare, Business & Technology (Formerly - New Brunswick college of Healthcare, Business & Technology), the students start with the basic knowledge on the medical and dental office procedures, acquiring industry related tools such as Microsoft Office or accounting software. As they advance through the program, they acquire communication skills as well as customer service skills in the course of adapting to dealing with patients and other professionals in the field. Practical training in scheduling, billing and record management prepares them to work in real-life and advanced courses in medical and dental terms make them extremely precise and professional. The path concludes with career planning and professionalization, which gives students assurance of skills and confidence to take up a lucrative career in healthcare administration.

Student Journey

Get Ready for an In-Demand Career

Our full-time learning Diploma in Medical/Dental Office Administration course is taught to equip you with the skills required to have an in-demand profession in healthcare administration. This program will prepare you to be a highly competent and professional front office specialist since you will learn how to run a front office, differentiate between medical and dental terminologies, and do so much more to succeed in clinics and hospitals, and dental offices in Canada.

NBBT College, Diploma in Medical/Dental Office Administration graduates will be prepared to work in a range of entry level jobs across the growing healthcare and dental services career sector in Canada. Career opportunities include:

  • Medical Office Administrator
  • Dental Office Administrator
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Clinic Office Assistant
  • Health Records Clerk
  • Medical Billing Specialist
  • Administrative Assistant – Healthcare
  • Patient Coordinator

Course content

16 Modules

Diploma in Medical/Dental Office Administration” Course

Interactive sessions

Online/offline learning

Realtime industry oriented teaching

Completion certificate from NBBT

24*7 Course material access

One-on-one interaction with mentor

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