This hybrid course is designed to prepare licensed dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia. On-line course content includes six modules on the mechanism of action, local anesthetic agents and vasoconstrictors, review of essential anatomy, armamentarium and local systemic effects and complications. In addition, participants will perform safe and effective local anesthesia administration techniques on student partners under the supervision of qualified faculty during three laboratory sessions. The 32 hour course meets the requirements of the PA State Board of Dentistry to apply for certification in the administration of local anesthesia in the practice of dental hygiene.