DES 2502 - Clinic and Office Management SP

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the dental assisting hygiene program. The course includes information relevant to the theoretical and practical administration of the dental office/clinic. Lectures are relevant to the responsibilities of the dental professional in the dental office. Information presented includes development of resumes, interviewing, office interpersonal relations, legal responsibilities, complete office record keeping (i.e., appointment scheduling, billing and collections, third party payment, clerical and dental supply inventory, and tax records) and office maintenance techniques. The student is also introduced to the use of office equipment such as fax machines, calculators, telephones, postage meters, and computers. There is a laboratory portion of this course that requires the student to perform hands-on exercises with computers and a fax machine. Contact: 30 clock hours per semester.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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