Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists

Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists

  • Degree Type Non-Credit
  • Program outcomesAdvance my careerEnhance my skillset
  • Area of StudyHealth
Fall 2024 will begin October 28, 2024.
The labs will be held on campus December 14 and 15, 2024.

This program is designed t0o prepare licensed dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia. The course meets the requirements of the PA State Board of Dentistry to apply for certification in the administration of local anesthesia in the practice of dental hygiene.

Program Description

The content of this 32 hour course includes the mechanism of action of local anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors, a review of essential anatomy, armamentarium, patient evaluation, local and systemic effects and complications. In addition, individuals will perform safe and effective local anesthesia administration techniques on clinical partners under the supervision of qualified faculty.

This course is offered in a hybrid format and includes six computer online sessions with two synchronous sessions completed at home and three evening laboratory sessions completed on Blue Bell Campus.

Curriculum

Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists BICEC 1615

Prerequisites
  • Dental Hygiene license in good standing
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Proof of personal liability insurance
  • Computer skills (basic)
Recognition of Completion

A non-credit certificate will be awarded by the College.