Conscious Sedation in Dentistry for the Dental team (Course 4): Safe Sedation Practice and the Medically Compromised Patient

Course Details

• This course takes a look at safe sedation practice and the medically compromised patient. 
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with an overview of how to manage sedation-related complications and the medically compromised patient.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Explain safe sedation practice.
• Correctly identify the requirements for medical emergency training.
• Describe the role of each team member during a medical emergency.
• Correctly identify the minimum requirements for emergency equipment and drugs.
• Recognize the importance of airway management during a medical emergency.
• Correctly identify two airways adjuncts.
• Correctly recognize three masks that can be used during a medical emergency and the importance of supplemental oxygen.
• Describe the management of sedation related complications.
• Describe the management of a range of medical conditions during the delivery of conscious sedation.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• How to carry out safe sedation practice.
• The requirements for medical emergency training.
• The role of each team member during a medical emergency.
• The minimum requirements for emergency equipment and drugs.
• The importance of airway management during a medical emergency.
• The two different types of airway adjuncts.
• The three different kinds of masks that can be used in a medical emergency.
• How to manage a range of sedation-related complications.
• How to handle a range of medical conditions during the delivery of conscious sedation.

GDC Development Outcomes

A,B,C,D

Topics covered