Become a Medical and Dental Office Management Professional
Professional Medical and Dental Office Training Online or On Campus in as Little as 31 Weeks
To your friends and coworkers, you’re “the organized one” – hard-working, detail-oriented, and a team player. Combined with a friendly and positive attitude, these attributes make you the perfect candidate for a career in Medical Office Management.
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Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, training to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in upskilling. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Medical and Dental Office Management
Diploma | $103,738 median annual salary*
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 2,980**
- Occupations include Medical Records Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Records Administrator
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/1273/BC visited on March 11, 2025.
**https://www.workbc.ca/index.php/career-profiles/other-administrative-services-managers visited on March 11, 2025. Salary source for Administrative Service Managers in British Columbia with lowest 10% earning $56,144 to the highest 10% of workers earning $156,420.
Becoming a Qualified Medical and Dental Office Management Professional
If you’re looking for a steady, reliable career, look no further than a career in medical and dental office management.
During this program, you will learn:
- Dental Office Administration
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Pharmacology
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Dental Applications
- Accounting and Finance
- And more!
There has never been more funding for career training than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
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Medical and Dental Office Program
Medical Dental Office Management Curriculum Guide
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll enter the professional world with confidence, knowing you have the medical administration, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional office skills to succeed in your chosen field.
The Medical Dental Office programs from Discovery Community College are designed to give you the skills required to effectively manage a medical clinic, doctors’ office, specialists’ office or clinic, hospital, chiropractic office, optometry office, dentists’ office, or a government-related agency such as public health.
DCC offers 4 training options tailored to your area of interest and career goals:
- Medical Dental Applications – 700 hours
- Medical Dental Office Administration – 1240 hours
- Medical Dental Accounting Administration – 1300 hours
- Medical Dental Office Management – 61 weeks, 1820 hours
Locations:
Class Delivery: On campus & online with practicum placements in your local community
Medical Dental Applications
Total: 700 hours
- Get Oriented Week
- Introduction to MS Computer Skills
- Employability Skills
- Business Communication
- Dental Terminology
- Client Records
- Dental Office Procedures
Medical Dental Office Administration
Total: 1240 Hours
- Completion of all Medical Dental Application courses except Introduction to MS Computer Skills (640 hours)
Prerequisite Office Skills (120 hrs) courses:
- Windows 11 Operating System
- Canada Essential Skills
- Common MS Office Features
- Digital Marketing Essentials
Certify with Words and Numbers (240 hrs) courses:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Word Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel Certification
- Introduction to Business Essentials
- Microsoft Planner
Communicate Your Stories (240 hrs) courses:
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Outlook Certification
- Operations Management
- Chrome Browser
- Social Media Marketing
Medical Dental Accounting Administration
Total: 1300 Hours
- Completion of all Medical Dental Application courses except Introduction to MS Computer Skills (640 hours)
Accounting Prerequisite Office Skills (20 hrs) courses:
- Windows 11 Operating System
- Canada Essential Skills
Essential Business & Accounting Skills (240 hrs) courses:
- Human Relations Management
- Accounting Management
- Business Communication
- Excel for Accounting
- Manual Bookkeeping
- Manual Payroll
Certified Digital Accounting (240 hrs) courses:
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Sage 50 Accounting Certification
- Striven
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Online Certification
Work Experience Practicum (100 hours)
Medical Dental Office Management
Total: 1820 hours
- Completion of all Medical Dental Application courses except Introduction to MS Computer Skills (640 hours)
Accounting Prerequisite Office Skills (20 hrs) courses:
- Windows 11 Operating System
- Canada Essential Skills
Essential Business & Accounting Skills (240 hrs) courses:
- Human Relations Management
- Accounting Management
- Business Communication
- Excel for Accounting
- Manual Bookkeeping
- Manual Payroll
Certified Digital Accounting (240 hrs) courses:
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Sage 50 Accounting Certification
- Striven
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Online Certification
Work Experience Practicum (100 hours)
Prerequisite Office Skills (120 hrs) courses:
- Windows 11 Operating System
- Canada Essential Skills
- Common MS Office Features
- Digital Marketing Essentials
Certify with Words and Numbers (240 hrs) courses:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Word Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel Certification
- Introduction to Business Essentials
- Microsoft Planner
Communicate Your Stories (240 hrs) courses:
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Outlook Certification
- Operations Management
- Chrome Browser
- Social Media Marketing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to acceptance into the program.
- Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent*, or equivalent* from another school system, or be a mature applicant (must be 19 years old at the start of the program).
- Satisfy one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary education (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
- This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
- Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS).
- Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary education (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
Mature student applicants
- If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
- Provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and
- Complete an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation Reading, Writing, WritePlacer) with these minimum scores:
- Reading 230
- Writing 230
- WritePlacer 4
English language proficiency tests
International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
- Overall score of 5.5 minimum
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
- Overall score of 46 minimum
Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online)
- Overall score of 40 minimum
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online)
- Scores of listening 6, speaking 6, reading 5, writing 5 minimum
Duolingo English test (DET)
- Overall score of 95 minimum
Pearson test of English (PTE) academic
- Overall score of 43 minimum
Cambridge English qualifications B2 first exam (FCE)
- Overall score of 160 or “C” minimum
Cambridge linguaskill
- Overall level of B2 minimum
LanguageCert academic
- Overall level of B2 minimum
The Michigan English test (MET)
- Overall level of B2 minimum
iTep academic
- Overall score of 3.5 minimum
Eiken
- Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimum
Applicants must meet with a DCC official and complete the required documents.
*Equivalent:
For detailed information about equivalencies please speak to your DCC Admissions Advisor.
**Countries list:
For the list of countries where English is one of the principal languages speak to your DCC admissions advisor.
Domestic Fees
Medical Dental Applications Fees:
Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $11,782.70
Textbooks & Supplies: $610.64
Total: $12,524.90
Medical Dental Accounting Administration Fees:
Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $18,701.70
Textbooks & Supplies: $992.61
Total: $19,845.00
Medical Dental Office Administration Fees:
Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $18,742.20
Textbooks & Supplies: $1,137.78
Total: $20,038.00
Medical Dental Office Management Fees:
Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $21,799.10
Textbooks & Supplies: $1,454.76
Total: $23,427.70
International Fees
Medical Dental Applications (International) Fees:
Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $15,265.00
Textbooks & Supplies: $610.64
Total: $16,057.20
Medical Dental Accounting Administration (International) Fees:
Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $24,213.20
Textbooks & Supplies: $992.61
Total: $25,406.50
Medical Dental Office Administration (International) Fees:
Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $24,265.90
Textbooks & Supplies: $1,137.78
Total: $25,611.60
Medical Dental Office Management (International) Fees:
Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition Fee: $28,193.40
Textbooks & Supplies: $1,454.76
Total: $29,871.90
“Going back to college was one of the better decisions I have made. My experience at Discovery College has been an exceptional one.”
– Darshan Bains, Medical Dental Office Assistant Graduate
Practical Experience
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Medical Dental Office Management Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during your practicum placement at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete this program.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
Is a Rewarding Career in Medical/Dental Office Management Right For You?
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Medical/Dental Office Manager and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representatives are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from courses to financial aid.
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