LWTech's Continuing Education Local Anesthetic/Nitrous Oxide program is designed for:
All clinical training is supervised by licensed dental hygienists and dentists who are experienced in teaching expanded functions and licensed in Washington State.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation. This course is approved by the Washington State Department of Health, Dental Hygiene Examining Committee, and is accepted by the WREB.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located east of Seattle in Kirkland, Washington.
Pain control in dentistry requires the study of local anesthesia nitrous oxide and an understanding of nerve conduction and pain. This course is designed to expand your basic dental hygiene knowledge in pain control and in head and neck anatomy. It also provides additional didactic information and clinical experience in the administration of local anesthetic agents. To successfully complete this course students will demonstrate clinical competency in both local anesthesia techniques and nitrous oxide sedation.
The fundamentals of local anesthetic administration techniques are presented in this eight week course. Topics covered include; topical anesthetics, dose considerations, inadequate anesthesia, anatomical factors and medical emergencies related to the delivery of local anesthesia.
This eight week course includes seven weeks independent online study with four online quizzes. Course materials and assignments are provided via the Canvas online course management system. Week eight is a three-day (approx. 24 hour) intensive clinical hands-on practical experience where students learn to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide.
Approximately 10-15 hours of independent study. The WREB written anesthesia exam is extremely challenging, and study time should be taken seriously. This is a graded two-credit course. Evaluation and assessments will be completed through written pre-tests and post-tests, lab feedback/proficiencies and a mock Board practical exam.
All Continuing Education classes are subject to change depending on enrollment.
| Quarter Offered | Lecture Portion Dates | Lab/Clinical Portion Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Spring Quarter | May 3, 2023 |
LA/N2O2June 20-22, 2023 LA OnlyJune 20-22, 2023 N2O2 onlyJune 21, 2023 |
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| Course | Credit | Tuition | International Tuition | Lab Fee* |
Total |
Total International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide (combo) | 2 cr | $226.08 | $582.56 | $1,304.86 |
$1,530.94 |
$1,887.42 |
| Local Anesthesia (only) | 2 cr | $226.08 | $582.56 | $1041.41 | $1,267.49 | $1,623.97 |
| Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation (only) | 1 cr | $113.04 | $291.28 | $292.41 | $405.45 | $583.69 |
*The fees above do not include the mandatory campus fees and technology fees. For more information regarding fees and tuition, please visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Local Anesthesia for Dental Professional; by Bassett, DiMarco, Naughton.
Newest edition available
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-307771-1
Students must purchase their own textbook. You can find this book at the following retailers:
Cost: Approximately $90.00.
ALL students must furnish their own appropriate lab coat and safety glasses based on OSHA guidelines for Personal Protective Equipment. All other lab supplies will be provided.
Access to course materials will be provided via Canvas once students are registered through Extended Learning.
Courtyard Marriott
11215 NE 124th St.
Kirkland WA 98034
(425) 602-3200
Comfort Inn
12204 NE 124th St.
Kirkland WA 98034
(425) 821-8300
Baymont Inn & Suites
12223 NE 116th St.
Kirkland WA 98034
(425) 822-2300
To register for the Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide (combo) or the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation (only) class contact:
Beth Davis, RDH, MS
beth.davis@lwtech.edu
Professor of Dental Hygiene
First Year Lead and Anesthesia Lead
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
(425) 739-8386
Susie Jacobsen
susan.jacobsen@lwtech.edu
Admin Assistant, Allied Health
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
East Building E221
11605 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8785
To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Board Examination and the Washington clinical licensing examination.
To register for the Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide (combo) or the Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation (only) class contact:
beth.davis@lwtech.edu
Tenured Faculty
First Year Lead and Anesthesia Lead
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
(425) 739-8386
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed
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