Administration & Monitoring of Local Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia

Course Requirements 

You must be a NYS registered dental hygienist to take this course. This course satisfies the state educational requirements for certification in the administration and monitoring of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia for dental hygienists. This course consists of 30 hours of online instruction (didactic component) in nitrous oxide analgesia and local infiltration anesthesia, and an additional 15 hours of class time, on campus, devoted to the clinical and laboratory studies. The course curriculum is based on amendments to Regulation 52.9 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. (45 contact hours)

Prior to the start of class on September 8, 2026, participants must submit a copy of their current NYS dental hygiene license and current CPR certification.

Didactic (Online) Component: Nitrous Oxide Analgesia and Local Infiltration Anesthesia:  September 8, 2026 - November 13, 2026

Clinical and Laboratory Component: (delivered on campus) December 4, 5, 6, 2026 at Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Dental Clinic Lab - Bldg. 7-203, Rochester NY 14623.  

Fri., 12/4/26 6pm-9pm; Sat., 12/5/26 8am-5pm; Sun., 12/6/26 8am-Noon    

 

Missed Clinical and Laboratory Component 
We understand that unexpected situations arise. However, if you miss your scheduled clinical dates and need to join a future session, a rescheduling fee will be required to secure your spot. If your absence is due to a documented emergency (such as a medical issue), please submit official paperwork from an appropriate authority (please include your name, daytime phone number, course name and clinical dates) so our team can review your case for a potential fee waiver. Incomplete requests cannot be processed. Email documents to WorkforceDevCorrespondence@monroecc.edu

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Registration

• After registration is complete, MCC Economic and Workforce Development Center will send you a confirmation e-mail with textbook requirements and logistical information. 
• You will receive 2 separate emails prior to the course starts date with information on how to access your MCC network account and online course. If you do not receive this by August 28, 2026, please contact our office at 585-685-6004.

Refund Policy

Cancellation requests must be sent via e-mail to WorkforceDevCorrespondence@monroecc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled start date of your class at MCC. Please include your name, daytime phone number, order number, course name and dates. Refunds may take up to 3 weeks to process. Incomplete requests cannot be processed for cancellation. 

If this course is sold out, please contact our office at 585-685-6004. We will maintain a cancellation list and if any cancellations occur, we will contact you.