IV Hands- on Sedation Refresher Course for Dental Nurses (NW260121A)

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SubjectSedation
DescriptionThis hands-on course has been designed to equip dental nurses with the essential knowledge, understanding and practical ability to be able to successfully manage an anxious patient with particular focus to IV sedation with Midazolam.
Additional information

Registration from 9am

Cost

NHS DCP £90.00

Non NHS DCP £180.00

Tea/coffee and water available on this course but no other refreshments. There are amenities near by.

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 21 January 2026, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerNASSER SYED  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeA, C, D
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours5:30
Cost£90.00 (£90.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group c: non nhs dcp)
Aims

To give the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to be able to successfully manage an anxious patient with particular focus to IV sedation with midazolam.

Objectives
  • Understand the current standards/guidance in conscious sedation in primary dental care.
  • Knowledge of different options for the anxious patient.
  • Learn what is meant by the term ‘conscious sedation’.
  • Establish the indications/contraindications for Conscious Sedation.
  • Understand the mechanisms of action, roles and limitations of Premedication, Inhalation Sedation, Oral Sedation, Intra Venous Sedation and General Anaesthesia.
  • Comprehend the physiological norms and medications.
  • Learn the procedure for patient assessment.
  • Understand the principles of safe cannulation.
  • Describe the presentation and pharmocology of Midazolam and Flumazenil for use in Intravenous Sedation.
  • An overview of medical emergencies that may arise for Conscious Sedation and how to act upon them.
Learning outcomes

Delegates will have better understanding of:

  • Understand the involvement in 'Conscious sedation'
  • Gain knowledge of medical emergencies which may arise and how to deal with them.
  • Describe the principles of safe cannulation
  • Specify the presentation and pharmocology of Midazolam and Flumazenil for use in Intravenous Sedation.
  • Follow the procedure for a patients assessment