Transcription School

This 16-week program offers all aspects of the Dental Practice Management. The Dental Administrator works in any type of Dental Office and must have the ability to schedule appointments, perform basic bookkeeping tasks, occasionally filing a dental insurance claim form, answer telephones and patient relations. Dental field is one of the fastest growing job demands in the country.

Many of the job responsibilities of a dental office administrator are: Maintaining Patient and Staff Relations by scheduling appointments and obtaining patient clinical and financial records. Operating Electronic Office Equipment with the use of telecommunication technology, i.e. fax, e-mail, telephone, voicemail, managing web sites. Manage Records by maintaining employee records, OSHA records, MDSDs, preparing state and federal forms, ordering and receiving supplies and Managing Mail.

Dental Office Administrators are in high demand with the growth of Dentists in the country as well as the increased demand on quality dental hygiene

The goal of this program is to provide you with the career-ready skills needed to obtain a job in the Dental Office as an Office Administrator or Manager. Our students at graduation will receive a Certificate of Completion from Transcription Associates, Inc.; Academy of Medical Transcription & Professions and will be ready for the National Certification of a Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator (CDPMA) through Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).

We use two different programs together to ensure you have what it takes in 16 weeks to do the work effectively and efficiently and the qualifications to obtain a job in this field.

At graduation, the instructors will work on resume writing, job prospects, interview techniques, and all aspects of what it takes to get a job in the field.

The program is 1 night a week for 16 weeks for a 2 hour lecture. There is approximately 10-20 hours of homework each week using two different course books, workbooks and software. You will have access to the instructor and the President of the School (Transcription Associates, Inc.; Academy of Medical Transcription & Professions) during the week through phone and e-mail contact.

Non-refundable enrollment fee and books, software, and workbooks that come with the program are yours to keep and are included in the cost of the program, which are as follows:

Our instructors are trained in Patterson EagleSoft Practice Management Software which is the mostly widely used software by Dental Offices in the country. The is program provides you with your own complimentary copy of Patterson EagleSoft which is a demonstration version that corresponds with all exercises taught in the program, providing you with authentic simulated work environment experience.

Other aspects of the course include: Resume writing, job opportunities, expected salaries, obtaining your CDPMA, national certification, costs of the exam, benefits of obtaining the credentials, and outlook on jobs with and without this title.

The CDPMA-2 (Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator) is for individuals who are not already DANB Certified Assistants and it covers both basic chairside and front office duties. There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the CDPMA-2 exam. We will offer the exams at our locations 2 times per year or computerized version with at least 4 people any time during the year. The fee is $300 for the exam and registration fee and is not included in the cost of this State Certified, 16-week certificate program.

Whether you choose to obtain your national certification or not, you will be ready for employment at graduation from our school. We look forward to helping you in this exciting career.