Course Overview
This course is designed for registered dental hygienists and contains online theoretical learning and hands-on training for certification for using diode lasers.
Course Schedule
The University of Alberta's diode laser modules open two weeks prior and two week after the clinical training day. The UofA Laser Safety Training must be completed prior to the clinical training day.
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Evening before clinical training | 6:30 p.m. |
Pre hands-on review via a live Zoom webinar |
| Clinical Training Day | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Clinical Preperation |
| Clinical Training Day | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Demo and Partner Practice |
| Clinical Training Day | 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Patient Application and Evaluation |
Course Materials
Course modules can be found in eClass. Access will be provided 2 weeks before the posted clinical training date and will remain open for an additional 2 weeks after the clinical.
Requirements
- RDH designation and an active practicing license from your dental hygiene regulatory authority
- Letter of Good Standing from your current dental regulatory authority, if you are out-of-province (please check with your regulatory body if diode laser certification is available for you to take)
- Current Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR certificate (ONLY Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR accepted, due to corresponding ACLS training and certification through the Foundation)
- Copies required ASAP following registration.
Policies
- Refunds will not be facilitated except in extreme circumstances. Transfer to a future session may be facilitated under certain extenuating circumstances and with sufficient notice provided.
- A cancellation fee of 20% of the entire program fee will apply for cancellations.
Please note tuition may be subject to an increase for future course offerings.
Questions?
Contact us at dentce@ualberta.ca or 780-492-1894 for any questions or concerns. Course information, prerequisites, and policies are provided below.