Mar 28, 2024  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dental Hygiene Local Anesthesia Certification


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This course is recommended for registered dental hygienists who would like to become certified in local anesthesia. MCC complies with the Mass. Board of Registration in Dentistry regulations for the administration of local anesthesia. At completion, RDH will be able to administer safe, effective, and painless local anesthesia with confidence and competence and be prepared to take the CDCA exam. The course consists of a 40-50 hour on-line study (self-paced) prior to clinical training, interactive presentations, and a 3-day clinical training in which students will have 30 injection experiences and a clinical final exam. 

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