Dates: Online study dates to be announced soon
Clinical Lab Dates: Sat./Sun., Dates TBD; 8am-5pm

Course Schedule
Please add yourself to our Wait List and you will be contacted when the schedule is confirmed. 

This course provides a comprehensive study of local dental anesthetics utilized in the dental hygiene profession. During lecture and lab components, the participant will learn to safely administer topical and local dental anesthetics. All students will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate in this course. 

Course # WHD002 is taught in two phases, and includes 11 hours of online pre-study exercises and assignments, 12 hours of on-site didactic instruction, and 14 hours of on-site clinical instruction. It is specifically designed to provide the participant with the 35 hours of local anesthesia instruction required to prepare the participant to take the NERB Local Anesthesia Examination and obtain permit the “Permit L” Local Anesthesia licensure from the State of Massachusetts. (This course covers the Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 234 CMR 3.09-3.14, and the requirements for administration of local dental anesthetics by dental hygienists.) 

Fee: Total cost for this course is $1,199. per person and the course is limited to 14 participants. 

Once payment is received and registration is processed, participants will be notified by e-mail and provided with a login name and password. This process may take several days. After receiving this information, the student will have access to the online pre-study course material. 

Pre-Course Requirements (Documentation of the first four items is required prior to the start of the onsite course):

1. * Current CPR certification
2. * Proof of immunity to HBV by titer test
3. * Personal Malpractice insurance coverage
4. * Current state licensure
5. A medical history form is provided online and must be completed prior to attending this course.
6. Each participant must be able to both receive and administer local anesthetic agents. These are standard requirements for all clinical activities. 

*Copies must be sent to the following address prior to the start of the course:

Denise Bridges RDH, MHA
Dental Hygiene Program
Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough Road
W. Barnstable, MA 02668

Online Pre-Study Expectations: This condensed course format reduces a full-semester course into 3 days of class attendance; therefore an online pre-study component is required. Extensive time must be devoted to the pre-study readings and video viewing in order to complete the additional 11 hours of exercises and assignments to successfully complete this course. The online pre-study preparation contains tests and exercises that must be completed prior to attending the on-site lecture and clinical sessions.

Students are expected to have internet access, basic computing and web skills in order to complete this course. Registration is required at least 5 weeks prior to the on-site course starting date in order to allow access to the pre-study course material.  

Certification: At the completion of this on-site course, participants will take a mock written NERB exam, and a clinical practicum which is pass or fail. One must receive a grade of 75 or better in the written exam combined with a pass clinical grade in order to receive certification of completion for local anesthesia training. A certificate of completion will not be issued to anyone with less than three full days of attendance; and/or has not satisfactorily completed the on-line or on-site course work requirements. 

Required Text: Stanley Malamed, Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th Edition (available at CCCC bookstore). 

Recommended Reading: Brand & Isselhard, Anatomy of Orofacial Structures (available at CCCC bookstore). 

To be completed prior to the on-site course: Exercises and reading in the Moodle pre-study component. (Printed from Moodle pre-study material).   Pre-test multiple-choice questions.  Review text and videos according to the course documents: Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th Ed. by Stanley Malamed. 

What to bring to class: 

• Completed Medical History (Printed from Moodle pre- study material).   
• Completed Informed Consent (Printed from Moodle pre-study material).  
• Clinic attire (long sleeve scrub top, scrub pants and clinical shoes)
• Safety Glasses
• Latex-free Gloves
• Face Masks

Bring online self-study workbook and all injections techniques, (printed from Moodle pre-study material).  

Please feel free to contact:

Denise Bridges at dbridges@capecod.edu, or by phone at 774.330.4371, with any questions regarding this course. 

Resources for professional liability insurance:

1. Healthcare Providers Service Organization www.hpso.com 1-800-982-9491
2. Chicago Insurance Co. (Affiliated with ADHA)
3. Proliablity.com/26108 1-800-503-9230   

Covid-19 Policy
Cape Cod Community College will provide personal protective equipment such as level 3 or higher face masks, face shields, level 2 gowns and nitrile gloves. The Dental Hygiene clinic at Cape Cod Community College has updated H-VAC and HEPA filtered air exchange units in compliance with CDC guidelines. The clinic is also equipped with EOS external suction units for the elimination of aerosols.

Class Format
Hybrid Course. Lab sessions are offered in-person at Cape Cod Community College. Masks are required indoors and all students will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate in this course. Requests for reasonable accommodation, including requests for a medical or religious exemption, will be considered consistent with applicable laws, legal guidance, and College policy. 

Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Starting January 2022 all students that plan on taking classes in-person on campus, or intend on using in-person support services on campus, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This vaccination required applies to students taking credit and noncredit course(s). If you plan on taking online classes, classes led by Zoom, or if you are an employer requesting off-site training exclusively, proof of vaccination will not be required. Learn more at: https://www.capecod.edu/covidvaccine/. 

The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.

Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the operational level. Work at this level includes duties such as implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders.

Refer to the SHRM BASK for detailed information on proficiency standards for this credential (i.e., Proficiency Indicators only For All HR Professionals).

Course Format/Schedule
This is offered in an online/remote learning capacity with scheduled Zoom sessions. Please add yourself to our Wait List and you will be contacted when the schedule is confirmed. 

Attention Employers: This Training is Eligible for Reimbursement!
Course ID #1133061

This course is eligible for the Commonwealth Corporation Express Program funds. Michelle Constantino, Employer Relations Manager, will help employers complete an Express Program application at least three weeks prior to the start of training. Additional training topics and group training rates are also available for Express Program reimbursement. To learn more about qualifying for Express Program funds, please contact Michelle at 508-375-5014 or mconstantino@capecod.edu. We promise you, the application process is quick and simple!