Complete all reading assignments and submit quiz answers via Internet at the completion of each chapter. 100% passing is required to move from one chapter to the next. The quizzes will be graded and returned to you instantaneously
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an electronic verification for 9 hours of didactic continuing dental education. Print this document and save the verification for your records.
Feel free to preview five(5) portions of the course material, designated below in the Table of Contents.
Table of Contents
You are invited to participate in Nitrous Oxide, (Oxygen) Conscious Sedation, an online course presented by the UT Health San Antonio, Continuing Dental Education. Via the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW), you may review this material in your office or home at your leisure and receive continuing education credit at the same time!
Also, if you wish to be certified in Nitrous Oxide Administration following completion of this portion of the course, you may sign up to participate in the clinical/hands-on portion of the certification at our dental school for a fee in the amount of US $340.00. If you wish to apply for the clinical/hands-on portion (after you've completed the didactic portion) that leads to certification, CLICK HERE
Participation in the didactic portion of the course requires that you:
Introduction
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Biobehavior Aspects of Anxiety
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Quiz I
History and Safety
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Quiz II
Purpose, Objectives, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Nitrous Oxide
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Quiz III
Technique for Administering Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation
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Quiz IV
Equipment
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Quiz V
Physiology and Pharmacology of Nitrous Oxide
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Quiz VI
The Effects of Nitrous Oxide Concentration
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Quiz VII
Planes of Analgesia Related to Stages
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Quiz VIII
Patient Monitoring
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Quiz IX
Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Nitrous Oxide
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Quiz X
Complications that May Be Encountered With Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation
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Quiz XI
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry
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Quiz XII
Health Hazards and Protection from Exposure to Nitrous Oxide
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Quiz XIII
Nitrous Oxide and the Medically Compromised Patient
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Quiz XIV
The Abuse and Social Use of Nitrous Oxide
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Quiz XV
Hypnosis and Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation
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Quiz XVI
Presenter(s)
Disclosure
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.