Certificate in Dental Facility Management Catalogue
Dental Facility Management is the art and science of planning, controlling, coordinating, and directing dental facility resources/business activities to achieve the corporate goal of the facility.
In the ever-evolving field of dentistry, effective management of dental facilities is paramount. A Certificate in Dental Facility Management (CDFM) is the key to achieving excellence in this crucial aspect of the profession. Let’s delve into the benefits of this specialised qualification. Read more
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Programme Description
This programme is a 3 months (12 weeks) online certificate course designed to facilitate a specialised education of learners in the astute dental facility management techniques so they can lead a dental resource management revolution that would improve access to, and utilisation of, dental services, especially in resource-limited contexts.
Programme Objectives
1. To educate learners about how to manage dental facilities and related projects
2. To produce graduates who would improve access to oral healthcare through the evolution of dental and related practices in their contexts of influence
3. To equip learners for future professional development, self-actualization, and practice management
4. To educate learners on the ability to cooperate with individuals, teams or groups and specialists in patient/client care and appropriate referrals
Teaching Target
The teaching target of the Certificate in Dental Facility Management (CDFM) programme is to help learners to grasp the basic knowledge and skills needed to master the basic technology of Dental Facility Management, manage dental facilities, and establish the foundation for a sound managerial and capitalist entrepreneurial dental facility engagement enterprise.
Specialisations
1. Dental Facility Management (CDFM)
2. Dental Business Consulting (CDFM-DBC)
3. Dental Practice Management (CDFM-DPM)
Courses
Dental Facility Management (CDFM)
This programme is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage dental facilities. It covers various aspects such as administrative procedures, facility maintenance, regulatory compliance, financial management, and human resources. This programme aims to equip participants with the expertise required to ensure smooth operations and optimal patient and product care within dental facilities.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE |
| PC1-011 |
2 |
The Dental Facility |
| PC1-012 |
3 |
Fundamentals of Management |
| PC1-013 |
3 |
Processes, Artificial Intelligence, & Quality Improvement |
| PC1-014 |
2 |
Factors of Production |
| PC1-015 |
3 |
The Revolving and other Fund |
| PC1-016 |
3 |
Branding, Markets & Moral value |
| PC1-017 |
6 |
CDFM Capstone (Practicum/Field Work) |
| Other components of the CDFM curriculum | ||
| RL00 |
0 |
GRIT |
| RL01 |
0 |
Developing your personal career strategy |
| WBN01 |
0 |
We are the Future |
| WBN04 |
0 |
Designing and Developing Healthcare Facilities & Programmes |
| WBN07 |
0 |
Stress and our Health and Illness States |
| WBN11 |
0 |
Communication in Health Education Programmes |
| WBN12 |
0 |
Anxiety Disorders |
| WBN13 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: History Taking |
| WBN14 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: Routine Physical Examination |
| WBN15 |
0 |
Diagnosis of Oral Disease: Choosing & Ordering Investigations |
| WBN16 |
0 |
Working in Resource-Limited Settings |
| Additional Modules for CAREER PLAN | ||
| CRR 101 |
0 |
Career Landscape |
| CRR 102 |
0 |
Gaining Visibility |
| CRR 103 |
0 |
Career Advancement |
| CRR 104 |
0 |
Becoming Indispensable |
| CRR 105 |
0 |
Performance Improvement |
| Additional Modules for BUSINESS PLAN | ||
| BUS 101 |
0 |
Product Development |
| BUS 102 |
0 |
Business Strategy |
| BUS 103 |
0 |
Sales & Marketing |
| BUS 104 |
0 |
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour |
| BUS 105 |
0 |
Business Accountability & Ethics |
Total credits: 22 USCH (44 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
CDFM Programme Plans
There are three (3) plans in the CDFM programme – Regular Plan (the full strength of the programme), Career Boost Plan (learn how to build a great career with the full strength of the programme and help others to do the same), and Business Plan (learn how to build a great business with the full strength of the programme and help others to do the same). The details of each plan are given below. You should choose the plan that you intend to run during your application. Notice that the enrolment fee differs with each plan (https://orapuh.org/fees).
Dental Business Consulting (CDFM-DBC)
A dental business consultant is a professional who provides specialised advice and guidance to dental practices and professionals.
This programme prepares learners to fit into the in-demand dental business consultant role as graduates become experts in the various aspects of dental business management, including operations, marketing, financial planning, and strategic development.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE | |||
| PC1-011 | 2 | The Dental Facility | |||
| PC1-012 | 3 | Fundamentals of Management | |||
| PC1-013 | 3 | Processes, Artificial Intelligence, & Quality Improvement | |||
| PC1-014 | 2 | Factors of Production | |||
| PC1-015 | 3 | The Revolving and other Fund | |||
| PC1-016 | 3 | Branding, Markets, & Moral Values | |||
| PC1-618 | 6 | Principles & Practice of Dental Business Consulting | |||
| PC1-619 | 2 | Proposal, Report Writing, and Networking | |||
| PC1-620 | 6 | CDFM-DBC Capstone (Practicum/Field Work, Publication, and Seminar) | |||
| Other components of the CDFM-DBC curriculum | |||||
| RL00 | 0 | GRIT | |||
| RL01 | 0 | Developing your personal career strategy | |||
| WBN01 | 0 | We are the Future | |||
| WBN04 | 0 | Designing and Developing Healthcare Facilities & Programmes | |||
| WBN07 | 0 | Stress and our Health and Illness States | |||
| WBN12 | 0 | Anxiety Disorders | |||
| WBN16 | 0 | Working in Resource-Limited Settings | |||
Total credits: 30 USCH (60 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
Dental Practice Management (CDFM-DPM)
Dental Practice Management focuses specifically on the administrative and business aspects of running a dental practice. This includes topics such as office organisation, patient scheduling, billing and insurance processing, marketing, staff management, and financial planning. The goal is to optimize the efficiency and profitability of the dental practice while maintaining high standards of patient care. This field requires a blend of business acumen and understanding of dental industry regulations and trends.
| CODE | USCH | TITLE |
| PC1-011 | 2 | The Dental Facility |
| PC1-012 | 3 | Fundamentals of Management |
| PC1-013 | 3 | Processes, Artificial Intelligence, & Quality Improvement |
| PC1-014 | 2 | Factors of Production |
| PC1-015 | 3 | The Revolving and other Fund |
| PC1-016 | 3 | Branding, Markets, & Moral Values |
| PC1-621 | 6 | Principles & Practice of Dental Practice Management |
| PC1-622 | 1 | Telehealth and Digital Dentistry Integration |
| PC1-623 | 1 | Practice Transitions and Succession Planning |
| PC1-624 | 6 | CDFM-DPM Capstone (Practicum/Field Work, Publication, and Seminar) |
| Other components of the CDFM-DPM curriculum | ||
| RL00 | 0 | GRIT |
| RL01 | 0 | Developing your personal career strategy |
| WBN01 | 0 | We are the Future |
| WBN04 | 0 | Designing and Developing Healthcare Facilities & Programmes |
| WBN07 | 0 | Stress and our Health and Illness States |
| WBN12 | 0 | Anxiety Disorders |
| WBN16 | 0 | Working in Resource-Limited Settings |
Total credits: 30 USCH (60 ECTS). Note: USCH = United States Credit Hours and ECTS = European Credit Transfer System.
How we teach these courses and modules
This programme is taught and assessed entirely (100%) online/ODL.
We utilise the Flipped Classroom Model of Instruction, using the best available, cost-effective media (WhatsApp, Telegram, & YouTube).
- We assign pre-recorded lecture audios and videos and other resources as homework to be watched or engaged before class.
- Students make their own notes or jot down major points and may also consult materials outside of school resources for better understanding of lessons and to enrich their notes/jottings.
- We spend classroom time on valuable activities like review of lecture and/or other resources, discussions, Q & A, real-life applications, and projects.
- For each course, live interactive sessions hold as scheduled in the Programme’s Roadmap. Each session runs for about 45 minutes to 1 hour
- There are regular (weekly) academic webinars that support learning and career/business development.
- The capstone (practicum/field work) summarises the overall achievement in the programme.
- Faculty-Student Forum (WhatsApp and Telegram) goes from 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday
CDFM Enrolment Fees
Regular plan
- The Gambia: D15,560 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N251,145 (NGN)
- Other countries: $250 (USD)
Career Boost plan and Business plan
- The Gambia: D18,060 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N300,625 (NGN)
- Other countries: $300 (USD)
CDFM-DBC and CDFM-DPM Enrolment Fee
- The Gambia: D18,060 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N300,625 (NGN)
- Other countries: $300 (USD)
EF Payment Plans
- Plan 1: pay all EF before resumption
- Plan 2: pay 50% of EF before resumption and pay the rest 50% one month after the first payment. This plan also attracts an extra charge
- The Gambia: D62 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N1,000 (NGN)
- Other countries: $1 (USD)
- Plan 3: Pay 1/3rd of EF before resumption, pay another 1/3rd one month after resumption, and pay the last 1/3rd two months after resumption. This plan also attracts an extra charge
- The Gambia: D124 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N2,000 (NGN)
- Other countries: $2 (USD)
*Each admitted student should endeavour to inform the Finance Unit (+220-288-6490 – WhatsApp; [email protected]) about their chosen EF Payment plan.
**Failure of a student to keep to the specific requirements of their chosen EF payment plan results in the termination of all learning activities for the defaulting student.
How to Picture this Programme
There are a number of ways to picture the Certificate in Dental Facility Management experience; a few of them are:
- As a core training/practice programme
Chances are that you feel this programme is not too related to your career. But that is not true. In fact, the programme is at the heart of your future practice. You cannot practice effectively without managing your practice well. - As a programme in entrepreneurial capitalism
After taking this programme, you could start your own dental business and build it until it becomes a profitable and an enduring dental business that is sustainably prominent in the marketplace - As a programme in Administration
The knowledge and skills that you gain from this programme could help you to enhance viability, productivity, and sustainability in your present workplace or other facilities that you manage - As a programme in Business Administration Business strategies and methods are freely taught throughout each course of the programme. The knowledge and skills you acquire during the programme would help you to begin and/or boost your business or career and optimise them to maximise profit and minimise loss
- As a programme in management
The principles of management are universal. The knowledge you harness from this programme will help you in other ways. All you need to do is customize this information and manage whatever project, facility, programme, office, etc. you find yourself in, effectively. - As a programme in teaching
Dental Facility Management is designed to illustrate general principles in management. These principles can be applied anywhere, any day. And they work! The course prepares you to teach others these principles. All you need to do is adapt the teaching to the peculiarities of your context. Today, you are being taught Dental Facility Management, tomorrow, you could be teaching others! - As a programme in learning to reason critically
The challenging presentations of scenarios in lectures catalyze critical reasoning in learners. The field practicum trips keep students thinking and desiring more experiences. Weekly lectures also stimulate the same feelings in students. - As a programme in learning to generalize
The Dental Facility is a microcosm of other bigger medical/health facilities. Managing the Dental Facility effectively inspires the trust that one could manage bigger facilities. This impression is a true feeling. This programme encourages you to think along that line. - As a programme in ethics and jurisprudence
A course in this programme deals with moral values and empowers and encourages learners to operate dental practices within legal and regulatory frameworks. - As a programme in human resource management
In this programme, you will learn to manage human resources within the environment of the dental facility, and by extension, just about any health or related resource - As a programme in finance
The course that deals with funding the Dental Facility teaches the general doctrine of fundraising for, and management in, projects. - As a programme in sales
Marketing and branding are succinctly taught in this programme. If you can brand a Dental Facility and market your facility’s products and services successfully, you can sell any product or service!
Requirements for CDFM programme
1. Interest in dental business/entrepreneurship
2. Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language
3. Payment of the Admission Processing Fee
- The Gambia: D600 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N7,150 (NGN)
- Other countries: $10 (USD)
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Requirements for CDFM-DBC and CDFM-DPM programme
1. Interest in dental business management
2. Possession of a relevant degree or its equivalent recognised by the school’s Oversight and Academic Board (OAB)
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language
4. Payment of the Admission Processing Fee
- The Gambia: D600 (GMD)
- Nigeria: N7,150 (NGN)
- Other countries: $10 (USD)
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Prospects after Taking this Programme
After taking this course, a learner should be able to
- Manifest increased dental facility management knowledge and skills
- Land a new job or promotion, or enhance their CV
- Possess sharpened skills
- Attract a salary raise
- Start a dental business/organization or improve the revenue generation, organization, and operations of an existing facility
- Enhance the operations of their own business/organization or their present work place
- Use their knowledge and skills to manage any health facility or project
- Help society better or give back to society
Available Cohorts
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