HAWAII LOCAL ANESTHESIA CERTIFICATION
JULY 24-26 2026 Kailua Kona, HI
HAWAII LOCAL ANESTHESIA
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The state of Hawaii has very specific educational requirements for local anesthesia certification. These courses have undergone the rigorous review of the Hawaii Board of Dentistry and received approval in May 2027.
There are two different pathways for anesthesia certification.
1. If you have never been certified, or if you were certified in INFILTRATION only local anesthesia, you need to register for the 60 hour FUNDAMENTAL OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA.
2. If you were certified in BLOCK LOCAL ANESTHESIA in a different state, and do not meet the certification requirements for Hawaii, you can register for the GAP or RECERTIFICATION course.
Both courses require participants to complete the online lecture and examination work prior to the hands-on session. Please review the course details to learn more.
Participants must be willing and able to give and receive injections during the hands-on sessions.
Register for your specific course and join us Kailua Kona, HI July 24-26 for your hands-on session.
TWO COURSE OFFERINGS
Select the course right for you. Have you never received your local anesthesia certification, or only had infiltration injection training? Select the FULL CERTIFICATION course. Already have block anesthesia certification but do not meet the educational requirements for Hawaii? Select the GAP Certification course.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA-HAWAII CERTIFICATION COURSE
Course60 CEU-Principles of pharmacology of solutions, dosages, vasoconstrictors, drug interactions, neural physiology, anatomical features, medical history evaluation, contraindications, patient management. Online Lecture In-Person Lab-STATE OF HAWAII
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HAWAII LOCAL ANESTHESIA GAP CERTIFICATION
CourseDesigned for Dental Hygienists Certified in Block Local Anesthesia in a different state and do not have the educational requirements for the State of Hawaii. For those certified in infiltration anesthesia you must enroll in the full cert course.
HYBRIDE LEARNING: LEARNING WHEN IT WORKS FOR YOU
The lecture information is presented in an online format. Course work comprises of thirty hours of recorded lecture, reading, assessment and live virtual sessions. Upon completion of lecture material students must pass the examination with an 75% or higher to move on to the in person, hands-on practicum portion of the course. The practicum portion of the course includes laboratory and clinical experience. Students must demonstrate competency in administration of local anesthesia for the following injections: intraoral block anesthesia and soft tissue infiltration anesthesia for the purposes of dental therapies.
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.
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