Tuition: DOCS Member $8500; PAGD $8000; Non-DOCS Member $9500 (60+ hours CE and 20-30 patients); Team $695 for selected days (14 CE).
Registration includes all course dates and clinical rotations (first course dates show on registration form)
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This course requires the purchase of 2 textbooks available through Amazon:
Consistent with the 2007 ADA anesthesia training guidelines for I.V. moderate sedation.
Topics covered East session one include:
Introduction to conscious sedation
Neurophysiology
Patient selection and evaluation
Respiratory and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
Pharmacology I
Nitrous oxide analgesia
Local anesthetic review
Topics covered East Session Two include:
Pharmacology II
Patient monitoring
Airway management
Venipuncture and IV access
Intravenous drug administration
Additional Topics covered Winter session include:
Medical and legal aspects of anesthesia administration
DEA regulations
Substance abuse
Medically compromised patients
Oral sedation techniques
Dental office emergencies
Clinical orientation
Case presentations
Course Highlights include:
Exceptional one-on-one clinical instruction
A didactic training schedule that minimizes time out of the office.
A variety of IV protocols for patients of all ages.
In-depth examination of pharmacology
Extended airway management training and practice completing endotracheal intubation
Comprehensive patient monitoring instruction, including pulse oximetry, electrocardiograms; vital signs monitoring, capnography, and how to use a spectral EEG monitor to assess the level of sedation
Full-spectrum training in the detection and management of IV sedation emergencies
Treatment protocols for allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, respiratory depression, bronchospasms, laryngospasm, myocardial infarction, and many other conditions
Examination of neurophysiology and the mechanisms of neuro-pain transmission
In-depth practice on human simulators and mannequins
Review of nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, and a complete program for IV Sedation
To receive certification participants MUST:
Demonstrate competency by passing tests in sedation pharmacology and techniques
Demonstrate clinical competency
Demonstrate airway management and emergency management
Provide malpractice insurance binders
Complete clinical rotations which are held at a JCAHO-accredited, multi-specialty, full-spectrum surgical facility.
Faculty lead by DOCS Education’s Michael E. Mermigas, DDS, FAGD (Course Director). Additional faculty includes: Pamela M. Wrobleski, RN, CRNA (Director of Clinical Services); Frederick W. Foctman, PhD; Thomas Mattei, PharmD; Vince Giannetti, PhD; James Mermigas, RN, CRNA; Howard F. Armour, RN, CRNA; R. Bernard Johnson, EMT-P; David Johnson, PhD; Mary Beth Kerr, MD; Charles McCombs, RN, CRNA; Lillian Farquhar, EMT-P; and Cole Mortellaro, RN.
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Cancellations within 2 weeks of the seminar may incur a $500/Dr & $225/Team member fee. Transfer fees and cancelations with more than 2 weeks notice may also apply.
This program is an intensive clinical certification program and there will be no refunds for any reason.
