Lecture (Via Zoom) Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Lab Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 AND Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Friday), 8:00am - 3:00pm (Saturday) This course will introduce the dental hygienist to the basic skills and knowledge required to administer local anesthesia and fulfills the 29-hour requirement for dental hygienists to become certified in local anesthesia administration in the State of Michigan. Participants must additionally pass a computerized state exam for certification. Participants will be directed in self-study using a USB jump drive between the lecture and laboratory sessions. A comprehensive review of pain management, head and neck anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, client assessment, and medical emergencies will be included. (Participants must have access to a computer.) This interactive course is comprised of lecture, demonstrations, and a hands-on laboratory experience. In the lab, participants will work in pairs and practice local anesthesia injections on each other. All participants must supply a copy of their current dental hygiene license and CPR Certification. Please dress comfortably and bring a lab coat and safety glasses.