Course in Infiltration Anaesthesia

Aim and Content

The infiltration anaesthesia course provides knowledge of local anaesthesia (infiltration anaesthesia) in the oro-maxillo facial area.

Learning Outcomes

KnowledgeStudents will be able to explain

• the pharmacology of the local anaesthesia preparations
• local anaesthetics and their use
• principles of local anaesthesia in the oral cavity based on anatomical and physiological limitations
• general medical conditions in terms of risk assessment in relation to local anaesthetics

SkillsStudents will be able to

• display practical skills in the use of surface anaesthesia and infiltration anaesthesia in the oral cavity
• be able to recognize and deal with general and local complications of local anaesthesia in the oral cavity

General competence:Students will develop ethical attitudes, enabling them to take care of their patients according to health regulations and patient expectations.

Course offered (semester)

3th semester

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Department

Department of clinical dentistry

Teaching Methods

Local anaesthesia and medical patient assessment: Lectures and clinical course in infiltration anaesthesia.

Assessment methods

2 hour written examination

Grading Scale

Pass/Fail

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.

Contact Information

studie@iko.uib.no