Inhalation sedation starter course (DCT06OCT23)

Dental Trainees where administering IHS techniques are part of their current training role. The applicant should currently be working within a role where they have access to inhalation sedation as at least 10 cases will be needed in order to complete training.

Health Education England’s role is to assist in “providing the training to enable achievement of relevant skills and knowledge in order to provide high quality care”. However, assessment and certification for independent practice using inhalation sedation are not the responsibility of HEE and hence cannot be provided. Therefore, it is essential that any delegates have a STAC accredited supervisor who can mentor the applicant and undertake supervision, assessment and certification. Completion of the course alone will not enable the delegate to undertake inhalation sedation independently.

Process for certification:

· Candidates attend the theory course and successfully complete assessment

· They complete the minimum number of assessments satisfactorily with accredited mentor

· Completion of feedback form prior to certification https://forms.office.com/r/vmvAFy8Y6F

· Certificate issued by accredited mentor (Trainers should have access to the TEAMS site)

· All details in regards to this are accessible by the accredited trainers on the regional MS teams site.

· Any questions should be directed to you supervisor in the first instance, and thereafter to imran.suida@nhs.net

To all trainees attending:

1. Please familiarise yourselves with the course documentation (via your trainer)

2. Please bring a smart device (phone/tablet/laptop) to complete the electronic quiz (via Microsoft forms)

3. Please ensure you have completed the pre-learning that will be emailed to you in advance of the course

4. Please access the handouts and bring with you on the day

Recommended to all

· To provide the dental team with the knowledge and skills to deliver inhalation sedation (IHS) safely to children and adults for dental care

These are mapped against the relevant IACSD syllabus/es (knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours and encompass:

· Knowledge and Critical Understanding

· Intellectual Skills

· Practical Skills

· Personal Attitude & Professionalism

The day will incorporate an assessment of:

a. MCQ of knowledge

b. A practical assessment including equipment assembly, safety checks and titration of IHS

By the end of the course, delegates will have:

} Knowledge of the historical background, theoretical basis for the use of nitrous oxide in IHS and relevant anatomy, physiology and pharmacology

} An understanding of the practical aspects of using nitrous oxide for IHS, including patient selection, equipment checks, administration, monitoring, recovery and management of complications

} An awareness of adverse effects of the use of nitrous oxide to the patient and the dental team

} An update of current guidelines and IHS use in dentistry including consideration clinical governance in relation to the use of nitrous oxide sedation