Dental Hygiene Certification Courses
Dental Hygiene Certification Courses
Dental Hygiene certification courses are a combination of lecture and hands-on skills that provide current concepts for students to gain knowledge for proper administration of anesthesia or nitrous oxide.
Courses meet the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.
Summer 2025
Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist
Through a combination of lecture and hands-on lab work, students will gain skills through the implementation of local anesthesia. This course will provide the Maryland licensed dental hygienist with initial theory and clinical laboratory components to perform local anesthesia in the state of Maryland according to the rules and regulations of the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Textbook: Logothesis, D.(2016). Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist, 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.
Cost: $650
Senior Cost: $650
Note: Residential requirements may apply for senior cost of some courses.
Course Code: HCE-047-A
Run Dates: 07/09/25 - 07/11/25
Instructor: J. Suminski/A. Trumpower
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This course covers the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide sedation for dental hygienists. Topics include the history, philosophy, and psychology of nitrous oxide sedation, as well as the physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety management. It also addresses indications and contraindications, medical assessment, stages of sedation, pharmacological and physiological effects, complications, medical emergencies, and occupational exposure. The course consists of two components: four hours of lecture and two hours of clinical practice, including a written exam (75% pass required) and a clinical competency evaluation (100% pass required). This course prepares students for the CDCA written nitrous oxide exam by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. The textbook is not included (ISBN: 978-1455745470).
Cost: $294
Senior Cost: $294
Note: Residential requirements may apply for senior cost of some courses.
Course Code: HCE-053-B
Run Dates: 08/01/25 - 08/01/25
Instructor: A. Trumpower
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This 4-hour continuing education course is entitled "Prescription Writing and Medication Administration for Dental Hygienists". This course is designed to allow Maryland Dental Hygienists to prescribe and administer medication under Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners regulation section 10.44.04. This course will be taught at Hagerstown Community College as part of the Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education department to dental hygienists already licensed to practice dental hygiene.
Cost: $99
Senior Cost: $50
Note: Residential requirements may apply for senior cost of some courses.
Course Code: HCE-200-A
Run Dates: 07/26/25 - 07/26/25
Instructor: J. Suminski
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