Admissions
To register, please contact the Continuing Studies registration office at 604.323.5322.
Enrolment is first come - first served basis. Seats fill up quickly.
All classes are in-person.
There are four courses for the Dental Reception Certificate program (DRCP 1000, DRCP 1001, DRCP 1002, DRCP 1003).
- Sept-Dec: registration opens mid July
- Jan - Apr: registration opens mid November
- May-Aug: registration opens mid March
Please note:
- All courses must be taken together
- As the program fills up quickly, it is advisable to register as soon as registration opens for the upcoming term (approximately 6 weeks prior to the term start of January, May or September). Please check online at www.langara.ca/cs for the registration dates, or call 604.323.5322 to confirm.
- Students should understand that this is an intensive, fast-paced program with at least five hours of homework per week
- While there is no application process or proof of English skills, it is essential participants have a good command of oral and written English as it is important for correct understanding and spelling of dental anatomy and terminology, for exams, and oral reports. Recommended: Grade 12 English or equivalent
- Applicants need to be adaptable, open to new concepts, must have basic computer skills and ability to learn new processes. This program will be using Exan PowerPractice, a specialized dental database, which can be challenging
- Typing speed of at least 35 wpm: You will not be tested on your typing skills, however to gain employment in the industry you will be expected to have a minimum of 45-50wpm. Additional training in keyboarding skills may be found at www.langara.ca/abc
- Exan PowerPractice is not available to purchase or download to take home. It may be accessed only through a Citrix computer lab at Langara College.