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IV Sedation Training Program for Dentists – San Antonio, TX
April 8, 2022 @ 8:00 am – May 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm UTC+0
- To prepare the dentist to incorporate safe IV sedation administration into practice
- Properly access and obtain appropriate medical history and assessment of patients to determine suitability of moderate sedation
- Understand the regulations and requirements of state legislation / dental boards, to adhere to national standards and guidelines
- To explain and understand agonist-antagonist effects and pharmacokinetic properties of commonly used sedative agents
- To recognize and react to medical emergencies while providing leadership and direction to others involved in resuscitative efforts
- Manage the airway using basic and advanced equipment and techniques
- Effectively utilize monitoring, pharmaceuticals and rescue equipment
Prerequisites
The participant must hold a dental or medical degree, must be licensed to practice dentistry or medicine in a given state and have current malpractice insurance. Current BCLS certification must be obtained prior to the course. Please bring proof of malpractice insurance coverage to first meeting.
Course Structure
(1) The didactic portion of this course will consist of at least 60 hours of instruction, in the form of lecture, power point presentations, demonstrations, and hands on practice utilizing simulation and live participant volunteers.
(2) In addition to 60 hours of didactic training participants will receive Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, along with intensive hands on airway management training utilizing simulation and be able to demonstrate proficient ventilation with multiple airway devices.
(3) Following completion of the introductory phase of the lecture/demonstration series, the participant will begin the clinical participation component at which time he/she will improve his/her IV sedation and veni-puncture techniques. Anesthesia providers and sedation trained dentists will be supervising at all times.
(4) Successful completion of a written exam will be required at the completion of the didactic and clinical portions of the program.
(5) Assisting/Monitoring staff will be encouraged to attend portions of the training.
This course meets the requirements by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to obtain a Level 3 permit:
LEVEL 3: MODERATE PARENTERAL SEDATION PERMIT Definition: The administration of pharmacological agents intravenously, intraosseously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, submucosally, intra-nasally, or transdermally producing a drug induced depression of consciousness during which patient respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. A Level 3 permit is required for moderate sedation including parenteral routes of administration.
Faculty
Henry Ferguson, DMD, Devon Rasmussen DDS, Randy Pigg, BSN
April | May 2022
Program is over 3 sessions as follows:
#1 – April 8, 9 & 10 (Didactic)
#2 – April 22, 23 & 24 (Didactic)
#3 – April 29, 30 & May 1 (Clinical)
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport
10110 US Highway 281, Northern Blvd,
San Antonio, TX 78216
*Hotel provides shuttle service from airport
This course meets the requirements to obtain a Level III Sedation Permit by The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
*Class size is limited, early registration is encouraged.
This program is affiliated with a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental school.
*Ask about our easy no interests payment options.
Course fee: $13,500.00. A deposit of $3750.00 is required to register, balance due prior to start of course.
Registration fee includes bringing up to 2 dental assistants for Session #3 (clinical). Attendance by assistants recommended but not required.
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