PPER 812 - Conscious Sedation in Dentistry

Cr Hrs: 4 (64-4-0)
GR

This course aims to provide periodontal residents with the knowledge and clinical skills to: a) Provide minimal sedation with the use of oral medications and/or nitrous oxide, to alleviate anxiety and control pain without inducing detrimental physiological or psychological side effects. b) Select and safely administer effective intravenous moderate conscious sedation in an outpatient dental setting. This course, which includes Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training/certification is offered during the spring semester of the first year of periodontal residency.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab

Prerequisites: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (ACLS)
Term Offered: Spring