Anesthesia Monitoring Training for WA Team Members - In Person

This combination online & in-person course is offered in conjunction with the Washington AGD and is designed for Washington State team members. Dentists are welcome to attend, as well. After the successful completion of this course, team members will earn 16 hours of CE and be issued a certificate.  

Patient monitoring is a crucial component of any IV or oral sedation dentistry practice, and a well-trained team can ensure patient safety.

Per WAC 246-817-772, a licensed dentist cannot employ an individual to monitor patients receiving moderate sedation with parenteral agents unless that individual has received a minimum of 14 hours of documented training in sedation monitoring and equipment.

Presented in conjunction with the Washington AGD, this comprehensive course will meet the above training requirements and teach qualified Washington team members proper anesthesia monitoring for maximized patient comfort and increased practice productivity. You’ll learn the science of sedation and patient evaluation as well as how to prepare for and manage medical emergencies, and more. 

Washington AGD Members - save $49 on the price of this course! Contact your branch today to get a special coupon to use during checkout. 

Course Breakdown:

The program includes 12 hours of online didactic education, allowing the student to learn on their own schedule, and 4 hours of in-person, hands-on training to be completed on July 12, 2024 at the Washington AGD offices in Seattle, Washington. This affords the attendee 16 total hours of CE plus a certificate of completion.

• Date: July 12, 2024
• Time: 1-5pm 
• Location: 19415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188
• Who can attend: Dental team members (hygienists, dental assistants) and dentists

Cannot make the July 12th date? Call our Course Advisors at 855-227-6505 and ask about additional dates and opportunities. 

Course Objectives:

• Learn to recognize adverse reactions and understand when to use reversal agents.
• Understand ASA classification as applied to sedation patients.
• Learn the factors that can affect airway anatomy. 
• Review the important components of medical history evaluation.
• Learn the value of capnography monitoring during a medical emergency.
• Identify the essential components of an emergency response dental team.
• Learn and understand emergency response protocols.
• Gain practical experience in emergency response and monitoring equipment.
• Identify best practices for medication storage and documentation protocols.
• Understand the pharmacokinetics of common IV drugs.
• Learn how to recognize agonists and antagonists.

Equipment Shown & Taught:

• Sphygmomanometer or a device able to measure blood pressure
• Pulse oximeter or other respiratory monitoring equipment
• Electrocardiogram
• Bag-valve-mask resuscitation equipment
• Oral and nasopharyngeal airways
• Defibrillator or automatic external defibrillator