Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation Hands-On Training Course
Certification Course for Dentists (Please read “Important Course Information” below)
July 31, 2020
Course overview
The course will provide information to meet the Nitrous Oxide/oxygen inhalation conscious sedation. This is a required course for dentists on the rules and regulations for the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to
qualify for an sedation/anesthesia permit.
Objectives
At the end of the didactic and clinical sessions, the participant will be able to:
Define conscious sedation and be aware of the benefits for the patient and dentist
Understand the psychophysiology of pain, anxiety, and sedation
Understand the physiology of respiration and of N2O-O2 inhalation
Know the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications to the use of N2O in normal and medically compromised patients
Understand the techniques used to administer N2O and monitor patients while they receive it
Recognize the complications that may arise as a result of N2O administration, and understand the prevention, early detection, and treatment of these complications
Learn the hazards associated with the use of N2O and accepted methods used to reduce exposure to an acceptable level in the dental office
Recognize special problems associated with the use of N2O in children and know the proper technique for administering it to them
Discuss nitrous oxide equipment, including tanks, regulators, manifolds and machines
Understand guidelines for installation and use as issued by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Dental Association
Recognize the similarities of N2O sedation and hypnosis, be familiar with the basic concepts of hypnosis and its usefulness as an adjunct to N2O sedation
Presenter(s)
Time
Check-in: 8:00 AM Program time: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
UT Health San Antonio, Center for Oral Health Care and Research
Tuition
Dentist: $312.00
KDR Recipient: $280.00
Credit
Hours: 7
IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
Participants must complete our on-line didactic portion of Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation as a prerequisite to attending this clinical session at an additional fee of $247.50
The online “Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation” course can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Participants must also bring a copy of their CPR certification on the day of the course. This course will not certify allied dental personnel.
