DH A310 - Oral Pain Control

Institution:

Kenai Peninsula College

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Examines pharmacology, armamentarium, anatomical and physiological considerations, administration techniques, and potential complications of local anesthesia. Analyzes pharmacology, administration techniques, medical contraindications, and management complications accompanying administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide. Special Note: Satisfies requirements of 12 ACC 28.340, Alaska State Dental Statutes and eligibility to take the Western Regional Board Examination for certification of dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics. It also meets regulation requirements for dental hygienists to administer and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia (12 AAC 18.720). Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval; BLS certification.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

DH A204 UA C AND DH A295D UA C AND DH A365 UA C

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.kpc.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 262-0330

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