2026 Local Anaesthesia

Dental Hygieniests who are authorized and certified to administer local anesthesia (LA) in British Columbia (BC), will have their certification displayed on the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) Public Registry under “Certification”. Successful completion of University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienists course meets the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) criteria to obtain this certification. For further details, please check the BCCOHP website at https://oralhealthbc.ca/

Participants practice on each other, therefore you must consent to receive local anaesthesia and related treatments at this course. Alternatively, you must provide a consenting stand-in to participate on your behalf. Please note that if you are pregnant, you are required to bring a stand-in for the clinical sessions.

October 24 and 25 (full days) at UBC: Lectures, clinical instruction, and application of clinical techniques

Oct 26 - Nov 12 - PRACTICUM*

November 13 (evening) and 14 (full day)** at UBC: Written and clinical evaluations/exams

*PRACTICUM: During the interval between the program (Oct 24 - 25) and the exams (Nov 13 - 14), participants must arrange to practice the techniques taught under personal supervision in a dental office in British Columbia or in a jurisdiction where dental hygienists may legally administer local anaesthetic agents. It is your responsibility to ensure that your license is appropriate and valid for the jurisdiction you are completing your practicum in. Further details regarding the practice period and supervision guidelines will be sent with your study guide.

**Should a participant be unsuccessful on the exam/s (Nov 13/14) a supplemental exam/s will be held on November 28th, 2026. Please tentatively save this date in your calendar as an alternate date for the supplemental exam is not available to participants.

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IMPORTANT: Participants must be registered and in good standing with the British Columbia College of Health Professionals (BCCOHP) and hold College required insurance. If you are from out of province, you will need to obtain a temporary license from the BCCOHP. This process may take up to eight weeks. Please ensure you arrange the temporary license to cover the entire period including the course, practicum, exams and supplemental exams. For further information, contact the BCCOHP directly before registering - https://oralhealthbc.ca/. As a certification requirement, this is a NON-CREDIT Course. If you plan to administer LA outside of BC, it is your responsibility to check if this course fulfils the requirements of your licensing body.

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BC participants must be registered and in good standing with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals and must hold College required insurance.
Out of province participants must hold a temporary (visitor) license from the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) to attend this course. Please contact the BCCOHP directly for further information before registering - https://oralhealthbc.ca/ If you plan to administer LA outside of BC, it is your responsibility to check if this course fulfils the requirements of your licensing body.
Participants practice on each other, therefore you must consent to receive local anaesthesia and related treatments at this course. Alternatively, you must provide a consenting stand-in to participate on your behalf. Please note that if you are pregnant, you are required to bring a stand-in for the clinical sessions.
Participants must hold BLS or HCP CPR certification.
PRACTICUM: During the interval between the program (Oct 24 - 25) and the exams (Nov 13 - 14), participants must arrange to practice the techniques taught under personal supervision in a dental office in British Columbia or in a jurisdiction where dental hygienists may legally administer local anaesthetic agents. It is your responsibility to ensure that your license is appropriate and valid for the jurisdiction you are completing your practicum in. Further details regarding the practice period and supervision guidelines will be sent with your study guide.
Participants must pre-read “Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist” by Demetra Daskalos Logothetis. 4th Edition (additional cost).
Should a participant be unsuccessful on the exam/s (Nov 13-14) a supplemental exam/s will be held on November 28, 2026. Please tentatively save this date in your calendar as an alternate date for the supplemental exam is not available to participants.

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2026 Local Anaesthesia - Full Course

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