Inhalation Sedation Starter Course (DWD22APR24)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Sedation |
Description | The purpose of the course is to train dentists, dental therapists and dental nurses to be able to deliver inhalation sedation (IHS) to children and adults in a safe and effective manner in line with national guidelines and protocols. The day will incorporate an assessment of: a) MCQ of knowledge b) A practical assessment including equipment assembly, safety checks and titration of IHS |
Additional information | Certification for independent practice using IHS is not the responsibility of NHSE and hence cannot be provided. Delegates MUST have an STAC accredited supervisor in order to complete their supervised cases. Completion of the course alone will not enable the delegate to undertake IHS independently . |
Venue | Newstead House Dental Clinic, Wakefield View details |
Date & time | Monday 22 April 2024, 09:30 to 17:00 |
Lecturers | Claudia Heggie, Kelly Neesam & Nadiya Suida View details |
Target audience | Mandatory: Dental Nurse (£75.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£75.00pp discount), or Dentist |
Course style | Hands-on course |
Category | Clinical course |
Catering | Refreshments and lunch |
Development outcome | A, B, C |
CPD hours | 6:00 |
Cost | £150.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above) |
Aims | To provide the dental team with the knowledge and skills to deliver inhalation sedation (IHS) safely to children and adults for dental care |
Objectives | These are mapped against the relevant IACSD syllabus/es (knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours and encompass: • Knowledge and Critical Understanding • Practical Skills • Personal Attitude & Professionalism |
Learning outcomes | • Describe the historical background and theoretical basis (including physiology and pharmacology) for the use of nitrous oxide in IHS • Demonstrate the practical aspects of using nitrous oxide for IHS, including equipment checks, monitoring and management of complications • Outline current sedation guidelines and consider clinical governance in relation to the use of nitrous oxide sedation |