Course Overview
This hands-on course was designed for students who have strong English communication skills. Only those students who have strong spoken and written business English should register for this course. COMP 0285 assumes that students are already computer literate and able to manage files and maintain a computer system. If you are unsure of your personal computer skills please complete COMP 1002 before starting this course. Students receive hands-on experience with Exan Power PracticeX dental management software. COMP 0285 also helps to prepare students and dental office personnel to use other types of dental office computer systems in the Windows environment. Participants will focus on patient records, insurance policies, treatment claims and estimates, digital x-rays, insurance and patient payments. The appointment manager, system reports and electronic billing will also be explored. Please Note: COMP 0285 may be taken simultaneously with COMP 0885 and COMP 0985. A BCIT Statement of Completion is issued upon success in all three of these courses. Some students may also be eligible for continuing dental education credits as per the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. The passing grade of theses dental courses is 70%. Upon successful completion of COMP 0285, students will have acquired the abilities to be end-users of Dental Office Computer Systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- Dental office experience, completion of a Dental Receptionist or Dental Assisting program or currently enrolled in COMP 0885.
Credits
0.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$538.98 - $550.24 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use Exan Power PracticeX dental software.
- Perform front-desk computer tasks in a dental office.
- Apply for an entry level Dental Receptionist position.
- Adapt to other dental software programs in the Windows environment.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Dental Office Computer Systems (COMP 0285) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Dental Office Receptionist
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 0285 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 23757
Dates
May 05 - Jul 28 Loading
- CRN 23757
- $538.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 - Jul 28 | Tue | 17:45 - 20:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 389 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Erin McCaffrey
Course outline
Important information
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __. COMP 0885 MUST be completed first or taken simultaneously with COMP 0285 and COMP 0985. Course is 36 hours on campus. ***CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class –no capacity override. This course is offered every term so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. No class June 30.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 0285 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31394
Dates
Sep 22 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 31394
- $550.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 - Dec 08 | Tue | 17:45 - 20:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 389 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Erin McCaffrey
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __. COMP 0885 MUST be completed first or taken simultaneously with COMP 0285 and COMP 0985. Course is 36 hours on campus. ***CLASS SIZE LIMIT: Once the enrolment limit has been reached (FULL), you will not be able to join this class–no capacity override. This course is offered every term so you will also have the opportunity to take it next term. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Late registration is not permitted.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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