Local Anesthetics
Continuing education for dental hygienists (RDHs) in Edmonton, Alberta
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Dental hygienists can take the first step toward obtaining authorization to administer local anesthetics. Our local anesthetics certification is a clinically focused and applied course that combines self-study and interactive, hands-on training to:
Some of the impacts and applications include:
- Review head and neck anatomy.
- Demonstrate competent injection techniques.
- Understand local anesthetic complications and emergencies.
- Gain confidence in the delivery of local anesthetics.
Certification
Local anesthetics certification for RDHs
CE credits may vary | $2,400 | In-person & online | Limited capacity
This two-part course combines a self-study theory course with the three-day in-person clinical component. Participants who complete both components of the course must apply to the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) for authorization to administer local anesthetics.
Refresher
Local anesthetics refresher and review for RDHs
CE credits may vary | $495 | In-person | Limited capacity
Keep knowledge on administering local anesthetics current. Participants will learn to administer AMSA injections, as well as refresh their knowledge on the injection types: SI, IO, PSA, GP, NP, IA/L, MI and LB.
Christie Daye
RDH and Assistant Clinical Professor
Day, DipDH, BScDH, MEd HSE, is an assistant clinical professor in the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry. She is currently appointed as a comprehensive care team dental hygiene lead and has taught in a variety of practice settings including long-term care, and at Radius Health & Healing Dental Clinic.
Additionally, Daye teaches pre-clinical and clinical periodontics for first to fourth-year dentistry students and for continuing dental education in the local anesthetic certification course, dental hygiene refresher, and dental hygiene remedial courses. She began her career working in private practice and expanded her experience in the dental industry as a dental hygiene coach for dental office teams. As a practitioner, Daye committed to professional growth and received advanced training in the restricted activity of prescribing.
Recently, Daye completed a master of education in health sciences education at the University of Alberta. The focus of her capping project was a scoping review of educational interventions used to develop emotional intelligence in undergraduate health professions learners.
Kathy Sauze
Dental Hygienist
Since 2007, Sauze, RDH, MHSE, has been a dedicated clinical instructor at the University of Alberta, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the dental hygiene and continuing education programs. With a master of education in health professions, Sauze has been part of the University of Alberta's continuing education programs, including local anesthesia and dental hygiene programming.
In addition to teaching, Sauze serves as the clinical course coordinator for the third-year dental hygiene program, where they play a pivotal role in shaping the clinical education experience for students. Sauze is also a proud U of A graduate, furthering their commitment to the institution and its educational mission.
As a regulated member and past chair of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH), Sauze has contributed significantly to the profession, ensuring high standards of practice and continuing professional development.
Kimberly Currie
Assistant Clinical Professor
Kim Currie, RDH, BScDH, is a clinical instructor with the local anesthetics for dental hygienists course and facilitates the elements of prescribing course for dental hygienists with continuing dental education.
She graduated from the University of Alberta dental hygiene diploma program in 2000 and with a bachelor of science in dental hygiene degree in 2001. Always looking for ways to expand her knowledge and practice, she completed the elements of prescribing course through the College of Registered Dental Hygienists in 2010.
She works primarily in general private practice. She is also an associate clinical professor in the undergraduate dental hygiene program at the University of Alberta.
Lori Salame
Registered Dental Hygienist
Salame, DipDH, BSc Hyg, graduated from the University of Alberta dental hygiene program in 2006 and is now a part-time clinical instructor in the undergraduate program as well as in the local anesthetic and dental hygiene refresher program through continuing dental education.
She has practiced in general dentistry and is currently practicing in pediatrics. Her goal is to make students feel empowered and motivated to learn new skills to progress them forward in their careers.
Nadine Rae
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rae, DipDH, BScDH, obtained her diploma in dental hygiene and bachelor of science specialization in dental hygiene from the University of Alberta. She is an assistant clinical professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, currently in the position of comprehensive care dental hygiene lead.
In addition to her work with undergraduate students, Rae acts as the clinical coordinator for the continuing dental education dental hygiene refresher course, and instructs clinically in the local anesthetics course.
Teanne MacCallum
Registered Dental Hygienist
MacCallum DA, RDH, BDH, MAEd, began her dental career as a dental assistant (‘97-‘04). After graduating with her diploma in dental hygiene from Dalhousie University in 2007 she moved to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, where she began her hygiene career.
After spending two years in the Northwest Territories, she returned to Dalhousie University to complete the bachelor of dental hygiene program in 2010. MacCallum taught at Dalhousie University from 2010 - 2019. During that time, she obtained a masters of arts in education from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2017. In 2020, she moved to Red Deer, Alberta, where she continues working in clinical dental hygiene.
As of January 2024, she has been doing locum dental hygiene work in Whitehorse, Yukon, while continuing to work in Red Deer and is a regulated member on the ACDH Council.
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