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DES 2055C - Administration of Local Anesthetics by Dental Hygienists


Prerequisite(s): Current dental hygiene license, CPR, Malpractice Insurance.
Corequisite(s): None
Training to safely and effectively relieve pain and reduce anxiety in the dental patient. Requires the student to apply knowledge from pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy. Emphasizes competency, and ultimately proficiency, in the administration of local anesthesia, which requires repeated administration and periodic self-improvement. Specifically designed to obtain certification for local anesthesia in the State of Florida.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: To Be Announced
Fees: Lab Fee
Course Designations: AS only


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