Continuing Education

May - August 2008 Summer Course Schedule > Dental Office Professional Training Program

Dental Office Professional Training Program
Career Description Dental office professionals hold clerical positions in dental offices. They answer telephones, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, and schedule appointments. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal and skill development in administrative functions such as reception, scheduling, filing, billing, completion of insurance claims, patient relations, dental terminology, communication and familiarization with administrative duties. Dental Office Professional Training Program All courses in the Dental Office Professional curriculum are offered online. A certificate of achievement is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the following courses: Introduction to Continuing Education Online Learning Dental Terminology Dental Billing Dental Office Management Blood-Borne Pathogens HIPAA for Physician and Dental Offices Online access instructions: 1. On the day the course begins, go to http://conedonline.tridenttech.edu/. 2. Click on log in for continuing education students. 3. Follow the directions. Courses are listed in recommended order:


Introduction to Continuing Education Online Learning This course provides an introduction to software applications necessary to participate in Continuing Education online health care programs. Other applications reviewed are Microsoft Outlook and searching the Internet. This course is a prerequisite to all online courses. Book not required
XPHH 568-504 XPHH 568-505 XPHH 568-506 XPHH 568-507 XPHH 568-508	4/10-25 5/13-27 6/9-23 7/8-22 8/13-27	$40 $40 $40 $40	I I I I
Dental Terminology Master the dental vocabulary and terms used in dental office careers in this online course. It covers word parts, root words, general application, abbreviations and dental terminology. It benefits all clerical dental office staff. Books not included
XPHH 541-502	5/7-6/13	$150	I
Dental Billing This online course concentrates on reimbursement for dental services. Emphasis is placed on the review of ADA codes, dental terminology, the claims process, the ins and outs of dental coding, and dental documentation and how to interpret it. Books not included
XPHH 539-502	6/16-7/18	$150	I
Dental Office Management This course explores the responsibilities of today's dental office receptionist. Topics include the business of dentistry, communication, clinical records management and administrative duties. Books not included
XPHD 501-502	7/21-8/15	$150	I
Blood-Borne Pathogens This online course provides information on transmission, exposure incidents, preventing exposure, signs and symptoms of HBV, HCV and HIV, OSHA, and potentially infectious material. This course can be offered separately for dental offices that may need employee blood-borne pathogen training. Books not included
XPHH 543-502	8/18-29	$55	I
HIPAA for Physician and Dental Offices This online course focuses on key concepts and terms included in the new HIPAA Privacy Rule and discusses best practices for maintaining patient confidentiality. This course can be offered separately for dental offices that may need employee HIPAA training. Books not included
XPHH 547-502	8/18-29	$35	I