Essentials of Sedation - Pharmacological Aspects (Online)

For Dentists, Dental Anesthesiologists, Dental Sedation Nurses, Dental Hygienists.

Learn and review current pharmacological and sedation concepts as well as the pharmacology of several common sedation medications, antiemetics, and cardiovascular medications.

5 CEUs


Learning Objectives

• Review of sedation skills.
• Discuss the goals of sedation.
• Discuss anesthesia standards of care.
• Anesthesia documentation and paperwork requirements.
• Discuss the continuum of sedation.
• Discuss the pharmacology of common sedation medications, cardiovascular medications, antiemetics, and a reversal agent.
• Compare and contrast various sedation agents.
• Discuss Co-Sedation.

• Designed for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Sedation Nurses who participate and care for sedation patients in a dental office environment.
• The student will begin by a review of sedation skills, medications, and techniques as taught by a Dentists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
• The student will realize the importance and responsibilities of patient care under sedation while outside of the operating room surgical suite.
• The student will explore the proper documentation of a sedation anesthetic.
• The student will be able to detail the similarities and differences of various sedation medications.
• The student will review and learn details of the cardiovascular system and medications used to treat variabilities in heart rate and blood pressure.
• The student will be able to select and provide antiemetic medications.
• The student will learn about co-sedation and the careful titration of anesthetic medications.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. If unable to attend a registered course, credit will be applied toward one of our upcoming courses.