COURSE DESCRIPTION

HYBRID LEARNING WHEN IT WORKS FOR YOU.

This course reviews the concepts of pain management with the use of local anesthetic agents. Participants learn fundamental principles of pharmacology of anesthetic solutions, dosages, vasoconstrictors, drug interactions, neural physiology, anatomical features, medical history evaluation, contraindications of local anesthesia delivery, and management of adverse side effects including medical emergencies. Laboratory and clinical practice of local anesthesia basic injection techniques including block and infiltration. Complete the remaining requirements for number of injections required for the state of Hawaii
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FUNDAMENTALS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA: A CERTIFICATION COURSE

COURSE CURRICULUM

    1. COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

    2. HOW TO USE THE LEARNING MODULES

    3. BOOK RESOURCES

    4. LIABILITY INSURANCE

    5. SCHEDULE A ZOOM SESSION WITH TINA

    6. MOBILE APP

    7. HOW TO SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT

    8. ACTION ITEMS TO COMPLETE

    9. LOCATION OF HANDS-ON PORTION

    1. INTRO TO PAIN MANAGEMENT MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. PAIN DEFINED

    3. TYPES OF PAIN MANAGMENT

    4. RECOGNITION OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

    5. PREPARING THE PATIENT

    6. PAIN MANAGEMENT REVIEW QUESTIONS

    1. HUMAN ANATOMY MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. GENERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM OVERVIEW

    3. BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY

    4. MAXILLARY ANATOMY

    5. MANDIBULAR ANATOMY

    6. RADIOGRAPHIC LANDMARKS FOR LOCAL ANESTHESIA

    7. ANATOMY REVIEW QUESTIONS

    1. NEURO ANATOMY MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. NEURO ANATOMY-BASIC OVERVIEW

    3. GENERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM REVIEW

    4. CRANIAL NERVES

    5. UNDERSTANDING ACTION POTENTIAL

    6. REVIEW QUESTIONS-NEURO ANATOMY

    1. PHARMACOLOGY OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. PHARMACOLOGY BASICS

    3. LOCAL ANESTHETIC AND POTENTIAL FOR TOXICITY

    4. PHARMACOLOGY OF VASOCONSTRICTORS

    5. ANESTHETIC FORMULATIONS

    6. UNDERSTANDING ANESTHETIC DOSAGE

    7. OVERVIEW OF NON-INJECTABLE ANESTHETIC OPTIONS

    8. ANESTHETIC DOSAGE GUIDE EXPLAINED

    9. CALCULATION CONSIDERATION Q and A

    10. CALCULATION EXAMPLES

    11. MORE CALCULATION EXAMPLES

    12. REVIEW QUESTION PHARMACOLOGY

    1. PATIENT EVALUATION AND CONSIDERATION MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH HISTORY

    3. ASPECTS OF PATIENT EVALUATION

    4. MEDICATIONS AND HEALTH CONDITIONS

    5. PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS AND CONSIDERATIONS

    6. UNDERSTANDING ASA STATUS

    7. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    8. REVIEW QUESTIONS PATIENT EVALUATION

ONLINE AND IN PERSON EDUCATION

  • 60 hours of education
  • Approved by the Hawaii Board of Dentistry
  • Hybrid Learning

FULL CERTIFICATION-COURSE

Kailua Kona, HI JULY 24-26, 2027

Pricing options

Select the pricing option which works best for you. Save some money and pay all at once, or spread the payments into 2 instalments of $1,150.00 Select the best option for you!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

These are just some of the great benefits of this course

  • Learn When It's Convenient

    You are a busy professional and often sitting in a classroom for hours doesn't fit your life. Or traveling across the state doesn't work either. This course gives you flexibility to complete the lecture material from the comfort of your home at a time that works for you. Plus the hands-on portion is held in various locations around the state.

  • Year Long Access

    When you purchase the course you have access to it for an entire year. Even when you finish the hands-on aspect you can still go back and review any of the lecture information and technique videos.

  • Support

    You an connect with Tina along the way. Even when you are done if you have questions, she is there to support you. Plus you gain access to a private anesthesia student only Facebook community where you can continue to learn and have support.

TEACHER TINA RDH LEARNING PLATFORM APP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the course fees?

Course registration covers all the course fees, but does not include the cost of the books and learning model. These amount to about $100-$150 according to Amazon prices.  Clinicians in one practice might be able to share some or all of these items as well.


What is the course timeline?


All the lecture material is online. It is a combination of recorded lectures and live virtual sessions. The goal is to complete 1 module per week. For a total of 6 weeks of lecture material.
The hands-on portion is broken up into a period of about 2 days.

Dates and Locations


July 24th and 25th Kailua Kona, HI

Meet Your Course Instructor

Tina Clarke RDH, M. Ed.

Founder and Owner of Teacher Tina RDH Tina Clarke

Meet Tina Clarke RDH MEd, a seasoned dental professional who is passionate about sharing her expertise and empowering dental practitioners to excel in their field. As a nationally published author, podcaster, and the visionary founder of Teacher Tina RDH, Tina brings a dynamic and multifaceted approach to dental education. With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a practicing clinical dental hygienist and nearly 15 years as an esteemed educator, Tina possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the dental profession. Her love for teaching shines through. She's on a mission to share her wisdom and skills with the dental community and is known as the go-to person for local anesthesia, head and neck anatomy, and medical emergencies. As an experienced educator, Tina knows how to grab your attention and keep you hooked. Learning from her is a blast! She has this amazing knack for helping people remember what they've learned before, without making them feel dumb. It's one of her superpowers! Not only is Tina a dental hygiene phenom, she's also a certified CPR Instructor. Safety first, folks! She'll make sure you're ready for anything that might come your way in a dental setting, especially when it comes to local anesthesia and handling medical emergencies.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DENTAL HYGIENE APPROVED CE PROVIDER

Teacher Tina RDH is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHTCR (January 1, 2026-December 31, 2027). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

APPROVED PROVIDER THROUGH THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DENTAL HYGIENE