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There are five steps you must complete in order to become a DCT*.
Step 1 - Complete our online application
Step 2 - Pass the certification exam with a score of 90% or higher
Step 3 - Participate in a phone interview
Step 4 - Attend a certification seminar at our corporate office in American Fork, UT
Step 5 - Shadow an experienced trainer for up to 20 hours
*You must have at least two years of experience using the Dentrix software to become a DCT.
Step 1 - Complete our online application
The first step of becoming a Dentrix Certified Trainer (DCT) is to complete the online application. The application is designed to assess your experience and readiness to become a DCT.
Step 2 - Pass the certification exam with a score of 90% or higher
If you meet the required qualifications determined through the application, you will be invited to take the certification test which must be passed with a score of 90% or higher. We will mail you a lockdown copy of the Dentrix software and the Getting Started manual (which will help you when you take the certification exam). An application fee of $24 dollars will be charged at this time to cover the cost of these materials and shipping charges.
Step 3 - Participate in a phone interview
Upon completion of the certification exam, you will be contacted by a member of the corporate training team to conduct a phone interview.
Step 4 - Attend a certification seminar at our corporate office in American Fork, UT
Once you pass the test, we will invite you to attend the certification seminar. By attending the certification seminar, you will incur a charge of $399. The application fee of $24 will be deducted from this amount.
NOTE: We strongly discourage you from making any travel arrangements (including purchasing airfare) until after you have passed the certification test. Henry Schein Practice Solutions will not reimburse you for any travel expenses, for any reason, if you are not invited to attend the certification seminar.
The seminar will focus on teaching you how to be an effective trainer, explaining policies and procedures a DCT should following when training offices, sharing important dos and don'ts, and sharing recommended training practices. During the seminar, you will be given opportunities to demonstrate your training skills. You will also have an opportunity to meet with the corporate team member in charge of scheduling trainings in your region.
Step 5 - Shadow an experienced trainer for up to 20 hours
After the seminar, you will be certified. Before you train, however, we require that you shadow an experienced trainer for up to 20 hours to see how a training session works to help you be more prepared when you go into an office on your own. Shadowing hours are paid at a reduced rate.