Piedmont Tech is proud to offer
Dental Office Professional
in conjunction with Trident Tech.
Registration for online courses ends five days prior to the start of the course.To register, fill out our online notification/request form and call Ann Andrews at (864) 941-8702.
Dental Office Receptionist
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.
Textbooks can be purchased through MBS Direct at www.mbsdirect.net or 1-800-352-3252.
Apply for student loans at 1.800.GO.PLATO.
The following courses must be completed to receive a certificate as a Dental Office Professional:
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 net. This course is a prerequisite to all online courses.
No Book Required.
RXS 946 October 16 - October 30 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-515
RXS 946 December 1 - December 15 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-516
RXS 946 January 5 - January 19, 2009 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-501
RXS 946 February 4 - February 18 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-502
RXS 946 March 4 - March 18 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-503
RXS 946 April 8 - April 22 Fee: $ 40 XPHH 568-504
Dental Terminology
This online course helps students master the dental vocabulary and terms used in dental office careers. It covers word parts, root words, general application, abbreviations, and dental terminology. It benefits all clerical dental office staff.
Books not included
MXS 501 January 12 - February 12, 2009 Fee: $150 XPHH 541-501
Dental Billing
This online course concentrates on reimbursement for dental services. Emphasis is placed on the review of the ADA codes, dental terminology, the claims process, the ins and outs of dental coding, dental documentation and how to interpret it.
Books not included
MXS 502 October 9 - November 9 Fee: $150 XPHH 539-503
MXS 502 February 13 - March 13 Fee: $150 XPHH 539-501
Dental Office Management
This course explores the responsibilities of today’s Dental Office Professional. Topics include business of dentistry, communication, clinical records management, and administrative duties.
Books not included
MXS 503 November 11 - December 11 Fee: $150 XPHD 501-532
MXS 503 March 16 - April 17 Fee: $150 XPHD 501-501
Blood Borne Pathogens
This online course provides information on transmission, exposure incidents, preventing exposure, signs and symptoms of HBV, HCV, HIV, OSHA and potentially infectious material. This course can be offered separately for Dental Offices that may need employee blood borne pathogen training.
No Book Required.
MXS 970 December 8 - December 17 Fee: $55 XPHH 543-503
MXS 970 April 16 - April 30 Fee: $55 XPHH 543-501
HIPAA for Physician Offices
This online course will focus on key concepts and terms included in the new HIPAA Privacy Rule and discuss best practices for maintaining patient confidentiality. This course can be offered separately for Dental Offices that may need employee HIPAA training.
No Book Required.
MXS 507 December 8 - December 17 Fee: $35 XPHH 547-503
MXS 507 April 16 - April 30 Fee: $35 XPHH 547-5012