HAWAII FULL CERTIFICATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is approved by the Hawaii Board of Dentistry as of May 11, 2026

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

  • RDH LICENSED IN HAWAII
  • CERTIFIED IN BLOCK LOCAL ANESTHESIA, BUT MISSING REQUIRED EDUCATION FOR HAWAII 
  • CURRENT CPR/BLS FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
  • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (assistance is available to locate this insurance)

Course Curriculum

    1. WELCOME VIDEO

    2. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. BOOK RESOURCES

    4. LIABILITY INSURANCE

    5. SCHEDULE A ZOOM SESSION WITH TINA

    6. MOBILE APP

    7. HOW TO SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT

    8. STATE RULES AND REGULATION OF LA ADMINISTRATION FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT

    9. DANB-LAFC APPLICATION

    10. ACTION ITEMS TO COMPLETE

    11. COURSE WELCOME QUESTION REVIEW

    12. LOCATION OF HANDS-ON PORTION

    1. INTRO TO PAIN MANAGEMENT MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. IDENTIFICATION OF PAIN

    3. TYPES OF PAIN CONTROL

    4. RECOGINITION OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

    5. PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR PAIN CONTROL

    6. MANAGING ANXIETY ASSIGNMENT

    7. PAIN MANAGEMENT REVIEW QUESTIONS

    1. ANATOMY REVIEW

    2. BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY

    3. CRANIAL NERVES

    4. MAXILLARY ANATOMY

    5. MANDIBULAR ANATOMY

    6. RADIOGRAPHIC LANDMARKS FOR LOCAL ANESTHESIA

    7. STUDY WORKSHEET

    8. ANATOMY REVIEW QUESTIONS

    1. NEURO ANATOMY MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. NEURO ANATOMY-BASIC OVERVIEW

    3. UNDERSTANDING ACTION POTENTIAL-YOUTUBE VIDEO

    4. NEURON LABEL SHEET

    5. LABELED NEURON SHEET-ASSIGNMENT

    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 DOSE

    7. NON-INJECTABLE ANESTHESIA

    8. ANESTHETIC DOSAGE GUIDE EXPLAINED

    9. CALCULATION CONSIDERATION Q and A

    10. CALCULATION EXAMPLES

    11. MORE CALCULATION EXAMPLES

    12. LAB ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENT-CALCULATIONS

    13. 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. BP Guidelines

    9. REVIEW QUESTIONS PATIENT EVALUATION

About this course

  • $2,200.00

COURSE COST

The full cost of the course is $1500 this includes all course fees. The student will need to obtain instructional (textbook) material and liability insurance. This can range to an additional $100-$150.
FULL PAYMENT

SPLIT UP YOUR PAYMENTS

If you need a payment plan, you can pay over a three month period.

Teacher Tina RDH

An Approved Provider for the American Academy of Dental Hygiene

Teacher Tina RDH is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHTCR (January 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.”
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Meet Your Instructor

Tina Clarke RDH MEd

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.