Certificate in Dental Administrative Assistant

at Academy of Learning Career College Canada

The Business & Office Accounting Clerk Diploma program provides the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business accounting and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business environment.

Objectives

• The skills to calculate, prepare and issue invoices and other financial statements using manual and computerized accounting.
• The ability to process, verify and balance financial records, business transactions and enter data in a ledger or computerized system.
• The understanding of how to compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
• The ability to post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements.
• The knowledge to prepare payroll cheques, utility tax payments, tax remittances, pension contributions, complete worker’s compensation forms and other government related forms.

The Business Administration Diploma is designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students to a vast array of business knowledge, management and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related career. Courses focus on professional skills required by today’s employers, including knowledge of how businesses utilise technology, e-commerce, business correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success strategies.

Objectives

• A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment, including current computer applications, marketing, accounting and business law.
• An introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration
• Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
• A solid knowledge of business practices and principles. It also develops the student’s ability to relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting.

The Medical Secretary Certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge of healthcare procedures, business concepts and office skills to meet the demands of today’s healthcare business. Upon graduation students will be well-equipped to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

Objectives

• The understanding to work at patient reception and registration.
• The ability to arrange appointments with specialists.
• The knowledge to monitor and facilitate patient flow through the clinic.
• The training to organize and file medical files.
• The background to provide assistance to physician(s) and nurse(s).
• The capability to process payments.
• The ability to maintain daily schedules for physician(s).

With the ageing population, the tremendous increase in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce as well as to raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to receive the CMAP – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on, administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field.

Objectives

• Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and hospital and medical office administrative and clinical procedures
• Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills of 55 WPM, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service
• On-site work-experience through participation in a one month externship at an approved healthcare training facility

In the Software and Web Developer diploma program, students learn the coding languages that every web developer needs to know: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students then broaden their skill set with a strong foundation in SQL, C#, and the .NET Framework that will lead to additional opportunities in the world of software development.

The Marketing Coordinator Diploma program prepares students for an entry level marketing support position related to integrated marketing and communication activities. Marketing knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools will assist them in dealing with marketing situations. Those wanting to progress to a manager level may, given the proper skills, experience personal attributes and additional training.

Objectives

• The ability to assist the Marketing Manager with a wide range of marketing activities. Also prepare desktop publishing and develop sales collateral, proposals, brochures, newsletters using Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop Basics and Illustrator Basics.
• Exposure to direct mail, outbound calls, mass e-mail, broadcast campaigns, marketing events and trade shows, public relations, and other marketing tools.

Hospitality is diverse and global in nature and one of the growing industries around the world. The International Hospitality Management Diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced, rewarding and challenging world of hospitality management. The program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, capable and energetic. Its objective is to produce qualified graduates, ready to work in hotels and other accommodation services at a supervisory level.

Students will gain a broad range of management and operational skills and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within the hospitality industry service environment. The program provides the skills to progress to higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

Objectives

• The skills to manage all physical aspects of a hotel, restaurant or hospitality property including; front office, housekeeping, and food service operations.
• Supervisory and communication skills for effective leadership.
• Techniques to develop and maintain high-performance teams.
• Purchasing strategies and techniques.

The objective of the Customer Service and Information Clerk Diploma program is to provide the student with the opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of customer service and information skills to help them meet the demands of today’s business environment.

Objectives

• The requirements to respond to telephone and in-person complaints and inquiries.
• An understanding to be able to give information regarding an organization’s goods, services and policies.
• The capability to enter orders, verify shipments and send out invoices.
• The knowledge to be able to trace orders from intake to shipment and troubleshoot delays and problems.
• The ability to receive payments and process information required for the provision of services.

The Home Inspection Certificate program is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of practical and technical skills and tools, preparing them for a career in the home inspection industry. This program provides training that links with the professional standards of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Objectives

• The understanding to ensure that pubic health and safety regulations are met.
• The ability to identify common problems related to cooling and heat pump systems.
• The background to inspect residential dwelling, including the interior water supply and distribution systems.
• The skills to identify any issues, including the material condition, and safety concerns relating to the exterior and interior of a home.
• The knowledge to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, contracts, and business practices related to home inspection.

The Computer Service Technician Diploma program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when servicing personal computers. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer hardware. Students will gain experience by performing hardware configuration-related activities. The program prepares students for the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+.

Objectives

• The necessary technical skills relating to maintenance and repair to PC hardware.
• The understanding of the design and application of PC software and operating systems.