Emergency Airway Management Certification
Continuing education for dentists and registered dental hygienists (RDHs)
8 CE credits* | $875** | In-person & online | Limited capacity
* This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credits.
**In Edmonton. Prices for the offerings outside of Edmonton will differ.
Be confident in your clinical skills in managing airway emergencies. Knowing what to do in the event of respiratory emergencies in a patient's airway is a critical skill for those in health care — particularly when administering various modes of sedation.
This course can be taken by: dentists, registered dental hygienists, registered dental assistants***, physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, emergency medical technicians, and others. ***RDAs are not approved to manage airway emergencies in Alberta; however, this course may be able to count towards learning objectives if approved by their regulatory body.
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What you will learn
Summary
This course consists of two components: a theory module and a hands-on module. Participants will practice airway management on high-fidelity simulators and run through simulations to improve their confidence and skills.
This course will enable participants to:
- Differentiate sedation levels based on clinical traits and their impact on respiratory/cardiovascular functions.
- Detail preoperative assessment essentials for patients with sedation/general anesthesia in dental procedures.
- Illustrate patient monitoring distinctions between levels of sedation as per your sedation clearance.
- Exhibit correct airway maintenance during sedation and general anesthesia.
- Explain and manage complications linked to moderate sedation, including emergency drug pharmacology.
- Display proper use of oxygenation/ventilation devices.
Pricing and details
In-person attendance
Please note that the in-person session is typically 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions can change due to participant registrations so please keep your calendar open that day. The Calgary in-person session occurs at Face Forward Oral Surgery. The Edmonton in-person session takes place at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.
Prerequisites
- Participants must have a current CPR certificate (BLS – issued within the last 12 months that will remain valid through the clinical sessions).
- Participants must have a current ACLS certificate ( issued within the last 24 months that will remain valid through the clinical sessions).
Syllabus
Online prep
The pre-study module will cover:
- Practice guidelines
- Basic physiology of oxygenation and ventilation
- Pre-sedation airway assessment
- Monitoring during procedural sedation
- Maintaining airway patency
- Oxygenation strategies
- Ventilation strategies
- Airway adjuncts
- Extraglottic airway devices (EGD)
- Infraglottic airway devices
- Preparation for procedural sedation
Hands-on clinical competency
The course offers the opportunity to practice airway management on high-fidelity simulators. Each participant will have a morning or afternoon to run through simulations. Particular emphasis is placed on patient monitoring and airway management.
Cancellation and transfer policy
Please note, that any program or course-specific cancellation policy supersedes our general cancellation/transfer policies. Due to the significant demand, scope and requirements of this program, tuition 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, particularly for clinical session transfers (2.5 months notice at minimum for clinical sessions, provided a spot is available in the following clinical session – transfer fee may apply).
Confirmation of registration
You will receive a confirmation email once payment has been received. All other course materials will be sent with email instructions one month before the course start date.
Attendance policy
Due to the new dental guidelines, participants are required to sign in before each session for proof of attendance.
Dates and pricing disclaimer
Dates and prices may be subject to change.
Competency disclaimer
Our programming is competency based; therefore, where applicable, certification standards must be met to pass and the failure to do so does not result in refund eligibility.
Online materials are accessible for one year.
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Questions?
Contact us at cdesed@ualberta.ca
Our leading faculty
Dr. Saranjeev Lalh
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Lalh, DDS, MD, BSc, FRCDC, appointment as the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the world-renowned Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) at the Misericordia Hospital and Covenant Health is a true testament to his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the field of medicine.
He specializes in reconstructing the lives of patients suffering from head and neck cancer, helping them regain their confidence and hope for the future. Lalh's work is not only transformative but also innovative, as he incorporates cutting-edge digital imaging technology in his reconstructive surgical procedures and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Lalh's unwavering passion for his craft and commitment to providing the best care possible inspire us all to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world.
Dr. Gregory Austin
Periodontist
Dr. Austin, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C), graduated from the University of Western Ontario and has spent over 35 years as a periodontist in the Canadian Armed Forces, as both a civilian and a serving military member of the Royal Canadian Dental Corps.
Over his long career, he has provided hundreds of both one and two-drug IV sedation procedures. In addition to his periodontics specialty certificate from the United States Army, he holds a master of science in oral biology from the Medical College of Georgia. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and a past councillor for periodontics at the RCDC.
Austin is currently semi-retired but clinically instructs part-time in undergraduate periodontics, and is involved part-time in the postgraduate periodontics program at the University of Alberta.
Dr. James Lipon
Registered Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Lipon, BSc, DDS, FRCDC, Dip. ADBA, Dip. ABPD, graduated from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of science degree in 1997 and a doctor of dental surgery degree in 1999. He practiced general dentistry for 13 years in his hometown of Grande Prairie.
Dr. Lipon then completed a residency in dental anesthesiology at Lutheran Medical Center, a designated Level I trauma center, in Brooklyn, New York. During his senior year, he served as chief resident. He subsequently completed a residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Lipon is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is board-certified in dental anesthesiology and pediatric dentistry in Canada.
Dr. Lipon maintains a part time clinical appointment as an attending dentist at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he trains pediatric dental residents in moderate and deep sedation techniques. He works in private practice in Edmonton, Alberta.
Andrew Reid
Registered nurse
Reid, BScN, MEd, is a registered nurse and simulation consultant with Alberta Health Services, working mainly with the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Previously, he worked as a staff nurse in the emergency department at U of A Hospital, and as a medical technician in the Canadian Forces.
Future dates
Are you looking for different course dates? The new course schedules will be available in August.
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