DA F132 Administrative Procedures for the Dental Assistant
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Project
UAF HEART - Health Education Alaska Rural Training
Authors
Matheson, Maggie
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Industry Partner
The Dental Assisting program extended to rural Alaska by efforts at Maniilaq Health Services where the Chief of Dentistry, A. Kirkland is teaching a course on Infection Control. Kirkland is also reviewing the courses developed under the Project. Maniilaq Health Services through rural Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue, Alaska, and Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation through Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel, Alaska have plans to use the courses and program to teach employees and potential employees in lieu of time consuming on the job training.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Administrative responsibilities performed by dental assistants in dental facilities. Includes duties of the office assistant, receptionist or secretary, and insurance coordinator. Focus on reception, telephone procedures, scheduling, public relations, insurance and professionalism.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Ambulatory Health Care Services -- Offices of Dentists (6212)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Dental Assistants (31-9091)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent