DENTAL PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION - LEVEL 3 COURSE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Dental Practice Administration - Level 3 Course is designed for people who wish to study and gain recognition to enable them to begin work or improve their career in Dental Practice administration roles.
Important information
Documents
- Dental Practice Administration Level 3.pdf
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
The objectives of the course are to:
Develop a broad understanding of the principles of dental administration & reception
Learn techniques and good practice for dental administration
Understand the anatomy & physiology of the head and mouth
Develop knowledge and skills in good hygiene practice
Learn how to keep and store patient records and maintain confidentiality
There are no particular entry requirements.
On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 3 Certificate of Achievement.
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Subjects
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Dental
- Hygiene
- IT
- Office IT
- Physiology
- Technology
- Dental Health
- Ms Office
- Administration
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Tutor
Course programme
Unit 1 - Reception Skills
The following topics are covered: General reception skills; Duties of a Medical Receptionist; Telephone skills; Customer service; and Making and recording appointments.
Unit 2 - Office Administration
The following topics are covered: Record keeping; Communications; and Time management.
Unit 3 - Technology
The following topics are covered: Typing and keyboard skills; Microsoft office software; and Common medical software.
Unit 4 - Dental Anatomy & Physiology
The following topics are covered: The skull & jaws; Muscles of mastication; Nerve supply of jaws and teeth; Blood supply of jaws and teeth; Topography of the mouth; and Tooth structure.
Unit 5 - Supporting the Dentist
The following topics are covered: Supplies & supply procedures; Appointment scheduling; Receiving patients; and Dental abbreviations.
Unit 6 - Hygiene
The following topics are covered: The importance of hygiene; How to maintain hygiene standards; Cleaning for infection control; Waste disposal for infection control; and Health care associated infections.
Unit 7 - Confidentiality
The following topics are covered: The need for confidentiality; The legal position; Best practice; and Other legislation associated with record keeping.
DENTAL PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION - LEVEL 3 COURSE