DEHY 1468 - Pain Management

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

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Description:

This course covers pain management techniques used in dentistry. The course will focus on preparing the dental hygiene students for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation for dental hygiene practice. Included in this course are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and emergency procedures as they relate to local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Course information will be presented through discussion groups and lab/clinical experience. The laboratory sessions are designed to develop actual experiences in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation. In the clinical sessions, students will be administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen to fellow students. Prerequisite(s): DEHY1424, DEHY1422 (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sctcc.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 308-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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