Our Certified Dental Office Assistant program allows you to master office management, billing, patient communication, and dental procedures while preparing for CDOA certification and career success.

  • Academic Division: Career & Technical Education
  • Program Type: Career Training Certificate
  • Campus: Cumberland
  • Career Interest: Biology & Medicine
  • Time Commitment: 1-3 months
  • Special Categories: New Program
  • CIP Code 51.0699

Program Learning

The Certified Dental Office Assistant (CDOA) program equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to manage the business side of a dental practice. Students will learn communication techniques, accounting procedures, insurance claims, dental terminology, patient scheduling, inventory management, and dental procedures and coding. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to earn their Certified Dental Office Assistant Certification.

Graduates will be prepared to work as dental administrative assistants and gain foundational skills for clinical careers, including expanded functions dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dentist roles. The program also prepares students to take the CDOA exam, demonstrating their expertise and readiness for success in dental office administration.

Outcomes

  • Communication techniques
  • Accounting procedures
  • Insurance claims
  • Dental terminology
  • Patient scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Dental procedures and coding
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How to Register

Enrollment Instructions

1. Visit our enrollment website and select your course with the appropriate start date.
2. Click “Add to Cart.” You will be prompted to create a new student profile.
3. Complete your enrollment by submitting payment for the course.
4. Download and complete the enrollment packet, if applicable, and send to [email protected] or drop off at the Cumberland or Gloucester CTE Office.

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Have Questions?

Funding is available for qualified individuals, and we're here to help you through the process. If you don't qualify, there are other payment options available to get you on your way. Visit our tuition assistance page or email us.

If you are looking to do a payment plan, please contact the CTE Office to arrange. Please note that a 50% deposit will be required to register for the class.

Program eligibility will differ depending on the program. Visit the program page to see more.

RCSJ - Cumberland

3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-776-2372

RCSJ - Gloucester

1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-415-2216

For assistance please contact:

[email protected]