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DREC 1114: Dental Practice Software
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Dental Reception Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the business and financial management of a dental practice. Learners create and maintain patient files in a unique virtual practice utilizing dental management software. Fundamental computer entries such as personal data, medical histories, patient treatment, estimates, services rendered, insurance processing, and day, month, and year end procedures as well as appointment control are performed. There is also an exploration of the tracking and management of accounts receivable. Additionally, dental charting and managing documents will be discussed.
Credits
7.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate accurate data entry for patient information, transactions, ledger, and reports utilizing dental management software.
- Demonstrate the management of appointment control for varied dental procedures using dental management software.
- Document basic tooth conditions and dental observations using dental computer software system.
- Discuss accounts receivable systems and financial arrangements utilizing dental management software system.
- Demonstrate utilization of document manager module for dental computer software system.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 88
Total Hours: 148
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 88
Total Hours: 148
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies within this course may include lectures, seminars, case studies, self-reflection, and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35-50 |
Assignments |
|
Midterm Exam |
15-30 |
Computer exam/dental software exam |
|
Final Exam |
15-30 |
Computer exam/dental software exam |
Course topics
- Maintenance Module, Patient Module, Transaction Module and Reports
- Appointment Control
- Charting
- Accounts Receivable and Financial Arrangements
- Document Manager
Learning resources
Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.