Sedation Assistant Certification

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE | CE CREDITS MAY VARY | TUITION $750* | LIMITED CAPACITY

* In Edmonton.  Prices for the offerings outside of Edmonton will differ.

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Explore sedation and become a critical team member in its administration!

Course Overview

This course can be taken by: registered dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and emergency medical technicians.

Summary

In most provinces it is a requirement to have a sedation trained assistant in the operatory during any sedation. To this end, we designed the Sedation Assistant Certification course to prepare dental assistants to be key team members in the delivery of many types of sedation dentistry.

This technology-integrated course combines the convenience of remote learning through eClass and the effectiveness of in-person learning with our on-site workshops. Prior to on-site attendance, there is a three week study period (approx. 30 hours) with a theoretical review, video lectures, and multiple choice quizzes.

  • Workshop A: The mechanics of sedation - equipment overview of N2O/O2 and IV
  • Workshop B: Monitoring and record keeping - BP, HR, RR, O2Sat, Pre/Peri/post assessments and records
  • Workshop C: Risk management and preparing for emergencies (emergency kit)
  • Workshop D: Medical emergency simulation scenarios with airway management, BVM, OPAs, iGels

Syllabus

Pre-Study Outline

During the 3 week study period prior to on-site attendance, participants will study:

  • Pain and Anxiety In dentistry
  • Spectrum of Pain and Anxiety Control
  • Modes of Sedation
  • Mechanics of Sedation
  • Monitoring and Record Keeping
  • Complications and Emergency Response
  • CDSAs Sedation Standards

Participants will also be provided: 12 video lectures from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology & multiple choice quizzes.

Once review of the above materials is complete, participants will complete a written (multiple choice) quiz.

On-Site Course Components

  • A lecture overview of home study components
  • Break Out Sessions
    • Workshop A: Mechanics of Sedation: equipment overview of N2O2/O2 and IV
    • Workshop B: Monitoring and Record Keeping: BP, HR, RR, O2Sat, Pre/Peri/Post Assessment and Records
    • Workshop C: Risk Management and Preparing for Emergencies: Emergency kit
    • Workshop D: Emergency Response: Assisting with airway management, BVM, OPAs, iGels
  • Lecture Summary Review

Prerequisites

  • Participants must have a current CPR certificate (BLS – issued within the last 12 months that will remain valid through the clinical sessions).
  • Active practicing license from your regulatory authority in Canada.

Payment Details

Payment for the course is due upon registration unless you are attending this course as part of your Dentist’s IV Conscious Sedation program.

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If you have patients who are struggling financially or suffer from anxiety when undergoing dental procedures, consider referring them to our Sedation Clinic where they can receive free dental work. Reach out to cdesed@ualberta.ca for more information.