Table 2 Theoretical/practical skills checklist, all subitems have to be answered/performed correctly to gain 1 point

1.

Ask patients medical history, for example:

• Prior allergic reactions

• Cardiovascular conditions

• Pregnancy

2.

• Correct preparation of the syringe (saline solution for Mock-Up Models)

• Filling of the syringe

• Draining of air before injection

• Handling and positioning of the cannula

• Answer one theoretical question about the local anesthetic (e.g. active agent concentration, vasoconstrictor concentration)

3.

• Correct position relative to the patient when administering the anesthetics

4.

• Correct execution of the chosen injection technique

• Region of injection

• Correctly describe the theoretical base of the chosen technique

5.

• Aspiration

• Aspirate to prevent intravasal injection

6.

• General handling of instruments

• Patient protection

• Waste disposal

7.

• Infection prophylaxis

• Wear personal safety equipment (gloves, glasses, facemask)

• Correct use of sharps container

• No recapping