Conscious Sedation in Dentistry for the Dental Team (Course 1): Introduction and Assessment

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Course Details

  • This course looks at conscious sedation in dentistry, highlighting the appropriate guidance, record keeping, and assessment considerations.
  • You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
  • Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
  • If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.
  • iLearn recommends that you complete the full series of training courses in this subject to ensure you have the required information to support you in this area. 

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with the relevant information on conscious sedation in dentistry. 

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

  • Explain conscious sedation in relation to dentistry.
  • Define the term conscious sedation as described in the 2015 Intercollegiate guidance - Standards for Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care.
  • Explain ASA classification and how it is used in the assessment of patients for sedation.
  • Discuss the different facets of a sedation assessment visit.
  • Discuss the signs, symptoms, and management of patient anxiety.
  • Describe the composition of the dental team and the role of the 'second appropriate person'.
  • Explain the significance of consent for conscious sedation patients.
  • Describe the requirements of clinical record keeping.
  • Explain the requirements of clinical governance and audit in relation to conscious sedation.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • How conscious sedation is defined to ensure safe sedation practice.
  • The ASA classification and how this is used in the assessment of patients for sedation.
  • The different facets of a sedation assessment visit.
  • The requirements of consent for the conscious sedation patient.
  • How dental sedation can assist in the management of anxiety.
  • The different facets of the dental team and the role of the 'second appropriate person'.
  • The requirements of clinical record keeping.
  • The role of clinical governance and audit and how this relates to conscious sedation techniques.

GDC Development Outcomes

A,B,C,D

Topics covered

Clinical : Anxiety & Sedation

Date created

19/12/2018

Last revision

17/09/2022