Nitrous Oxide/ Oxygen Inhalation Sedation Refresher
| Dates: | June 20, 2024 |
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| Meets: | Th from 9:00 AM to 12 N |
| Cost: | $300.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Course Description:
Review the concepts of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, indications and contraindications, and legal/ethical considerations in administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation. This interactive online course is designed for dental professionals who are currently utilizing minimal sedation services with their patients. This is not a certification course.
Objectives:
1. Identify the analgesic and anxiolytic properties of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation.
2. Describe the physiology and mechanism of action of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation.
3. Understand the necessity of patient assessment.
4. Recognize the advantages of the titration technique.
5. Distinguish the components of sedation equipment, their proper use and maintenance.
6. Appreciate the well-documented safety and acceptance of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation.
7. Identify proper documentation of the use of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation in the patient record.
8. Identify how to prevent occupational hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation.
Presenter:
Ann Brunick, MS, RDH Professor Emeritus, Department of Dental Hygiene, School of Health Sciences, University of South Dakota
Schedule: 6/20/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Program:
9:00 Introduction
9:05 Pain & Anxiety, Legal considerations, levels of sedation, properties & pharmacology of nitrous oxide
10:05 Nitrous oxide effects, indications & contraindications, manufacturing, distribution, & equipment maintenance
10:30 Break
10:45 Patient assessment, delivery technique, pediatrics & occupational hazardsQuestions?
Please contact us: 605-658-5960 or email dh@usd.edu
Refund Policy
Lectures and Webinars:
A full refund will be given if you cancel at least one week (five working days) before the program. If you cancel less than one week prior to the program, a $50 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
Participation/Certification Programs:
A full refund will be issued if you cancel at least one month (30 total days) before the first program session. If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the program, a late-cancellation fee of $100 will be deducted from your refund.
Home Study/On-Demand Courses:
There are no refunds for home study or online courses once you have registered. Please review the course details before making the non-refundable registration payment.
*Please note, course may be cancelled due to inadequate amount of registrants. A full refund will be given if the Department of Dental Hygiene cancels a course for any reason.
| Fee: | $300.00 |
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| Hours: | 3.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | RDA/RDH Registration Fee | $ 300.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | DDS/DMD Registration Fee | $ 400.00 |
Ann Brunick, MS, RDH
Professor EmeritusDepartment of Dental Hygiene
School of Health Sciences
University of South Dakota