DHY 240 - Pain Management I

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course prepares the dental hygiene student to administer local anesthesia as one method of pain management. Per the Administrative Rules of the Michigan Board of Dentistry, course content includes: review of anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, review of pharmacology of local anesthesia, patient assessment, selection and administration of anesthetic agents, emergency management, and legal and ethical considerations.

Course Fee: $128.00

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None