For Dentist who wish to obtain an Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Permit
Our courses are comprised of comprehensive didactic training on the administration of conscious (moderate) sedation, analgesia, adverse event and airway management.
All of our courses have been developed and are presented by anesthesiologists and anesthesia trained practitioners.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of a course in oral sedation, the dentist will be able to :
1. List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral sedation.
2. Discuss the prevention, recognition and management of complications associated with oral sedation.
3. Administer oral sedation to patients in a clinical setting in a safe and effective manner.
4. Discuss the abuse potential, occupational hazards and other untoward effects of the agents utilized in sedation.
5. Discuss the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of the drug(s) selected for administration.
6. Discuss the precautions, indications, contraindications and adverse reactions associated with the drug(s) selected.
7. Administer the selected drug(s) to dental patients in a clinical setting in a safe and effective manner.
9.. Describe a protocol for management of emergencies in the dental office and list and discuss
the emergency drugs and equipment required for the prevention and management of emergency situations.
10. Discuss principles of advanced cardiac life support or an appropriate dental sedation/
anesthesia emergency course equivalent.
12. Demonstrate the ability to manage emergency situations and rescue a patient from a deeper than intended level of sedation.
This course meets the requirements to obtain an Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Permit in California as pursuant to 1647.2 (c) of the California Dental Board Regulations. This course is 25 hours of CE and includes an age appropriate clinical demonstration.
We are registered providers of continuing education by The Dental Board of California # RP 4731.
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