Nitrous Oxide (Only) Sedation Certification
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE | 15* CE CREDITS | TUITION $1,575* | LIMITED CAPACITY
*This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credit.
** In Edmonton. Prices for the offerings outside of Edmonton will differ.
Inhalation sedation has proven effective and safe for reducing stress in apprehensive or anxious patients.Nitrous alone is one of the safest forms of sedation you can provide. Our mission is to empower you to utilize nitrous oxide with confidence in your office.
This course is available to both dentists and registered dental hygienists.
Course Overview
Summary
This course includes both didactic and practical hands-on participation involving the administration of nitrous-oxide and oxygen inhalation sedation.
This course consists of an online theory and lecture (pre-study required) module in eClass followed by a scheduled in-person clinic day. This course covers modalities 1 and 2 in Alberta.
- Modality 1.0: Nitrous oxide sedation for patients 12 years of age and older.
- Modality 2.0: Nitrous oxide sedation for patients under 12 years of age.
Impact
By offering Nitrous Oxide Sedation, dental offices are better able to serve their nervous patients and local community. Offering this service empowers you to better retain and treat patients when confronted with difficult cases or anxious patients. Furthermore, you’ll be able to provide more immediate care by eliminating the need for specialists in some cases.
Syllabus
Pre-Study
Some pre-reading/pre-study will be assigned prior to your attendance at the course.
To meet the potential need from the dentists in the appropriate setting, course sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Didactic & Clinical Session Format
- Patient selection and history
- Patient evaluation and monitoring
- Medical emergency management and Discharge considerations
- Nitrous Sedation (Course participants will serve as each other’s patients)
- Program Participant Assessment: Will include Clinical Performance Competencies and a Multiple Choice Written Exam
- Multiple Choice Written Exam
Required Materials
Participants will be required to purchase the textbook: Sedation: A Guide to Patient Management" 6th Edition, by Dr. Stanley F. Malamed. ISBN:0323400531.
The textbook can be purchased from the University of Alberta Bookstore at 780-492-4215 for approximately $100 or through Amazon or Chapters.
Prerequisites
- Active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority in Canada.
- Participants must have a current CPR certificate (BLS – issued within the last 12 months that will remain valid through the clinical sessions).
Faculty
Dr. Lalh was appointed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the internationally recognized Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) at the Misericordia Hospital and Covenant Health, dealing with the reconstruction of patients with head and neck cancer.
His area of focus is the use of technological advances in digital imaging for reconstructive surgical procedures and aesthetic medicine.
Additional Faculty
- Dr. Gregory Austin - Periodontist, DDS, MSc, FRCDC
Cancellation/ Transfer Policy
Due to the significant demand, scope and requirements of this program, tuition refunds will not be facilitated with the exception of 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).
Please note, any program or course specific cancellation policy supersedes our general cancellation/transfer policies.
If you have questions, check out our FAQ or reach out to cdesed@ualberta.ca.
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