Become Certified
Becoming certified represents a commitment to a national standard of excellence and sets a benchmark for the practice of effective Dental Office Administration on all levels. It emphasizes the strategic role of office administration and management in dental clinics and plays an important role in securing members’ positions as equal within their respective clinics.Â
Each designation signifies that an individual has achieved and continues to actively demonstrate mastery of its Competency Framework. Through a national examination and assessment process, each certified member must demonstrate the core competencies relevant to their profession and role.
The best way to stay up to date with progress on this topic is to become a member for free, and partake in our periodic newsletter or visit our booths at the leading annual dental trade-shows.
Here are the top reasons to get certified:
Career Advancement
Surveys consistently suggest that certified individuals earn higher salaries and gain more opportunities for career advancement.
Professional Opportunities
Certification proves to prospective employers that your expertise is confirmed by the Dental Office Managers Association of Canada, a national governing body for dental office administration professions.
Proven Professional Achievement
Documented evidence of your professional achievement leads to recognition and respect for your abilities as a certified professional.
We offer 3 types of certifications:
Certified Professional Dental Office Administrator (CPDOA)
Certified Professional Dental Office Manager (CPDOM)
Certified Professional Dental Consultant (CPDC)
To become certified, please see below
for each step of the entire process:
STEP 1:
FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME CERTIFIED
To find out if you’re eligible, and to find out the cost of each certification, please review the Certification Protocol found here. It is important that you read it carefully to know for certain that you are eligible to write the exam. If you need any assistance, please call us at 1-888-624-9888.
STEP 2:
IF ELIGIBLE, PURCHASE THE EXAMINATION & SUBMIT THE ‘APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION’ FORM
If you are eligible, please purchase the examination found here. Once the purchase is complete, please download and print the Application for Certification form found here, then fill out the form and scan and email it with all supporting documents to info@officemanagers.ca.
STEP 3:
READ THE CODE OF CONDUCT & COMPLETE THE CONSENT FORM
Please read our Code Of Conduct found here. To complete the consent form found here, please download and fill out the form, then email it to info@officemanagers.ca.
Once you have completed Step 3, our team will review your application and determine if you qualify to take the exam on September 15, 2023 at 10 AM (Central Time). If you qualify, you will receive a confirmation email with the next steps to help you prepare for the exam. If you do not qualify, we will reach out to you and explain our decision.
Certification Protocol
Application for Certification
Application for Certification & Examination Fee
Certification & Renewal
Fee
If you failed the initial exam, you can pay the re-examination fee, to take a second exam, or to submit an appeal form (with fee) to have our committee reassess your exam.