Continuing Education
ufv.ca/ceThis certificate will prepare students to assume the role of dental office receptionists. The program is designed to meet the requirements of dental offices and clinics in the Fraser Valley.
Skills and knowledge covered include:
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.
1. Fill out a UFV Application for Admission form (available at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply).
2. Attach all required documentation and submit the completed application package to the Continuing Education department.
3. Pending seat availability, applicants who have provided complete applications will be contacted by telephone to arrange for an interview. Admission to this program is dependent on a successful interview with the program instructor.
For current program fees, please refer to ufv.ca/dor.
Financial aid is available from a variety of sources. For more information, contact the Financial Aid and Awards office at either the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. There are also a variety of bursary applications available from the Financial Aid and Awards offices.
Students will be evaluated for each course in the program on classroom participation, classroom assignments, study projects, practica, and by examination. Students must maintain a grade percentage of 85% and an attendance record of 90% in each course to participate in the practicum. Successful completion of both theory and practicum must be achieved to obtain the certificate.
Students challenging components are required to pay the full tuition fee prior to examination. (Based on UFV's Course Challenge policy.)
In addition to classroom activities, students will be required to study and prepare some assignments outside of class for approximately three to six hours per week.
Classes are Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Fall semester.
Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 4626, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.