Course Description:

This online course qualifies for 4 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.

An informed evaluation is critical for determining risk factors that could lead to a medical emergency when sedating dental patients. Whether preparing for a dental board inspection or in the event of a real crisis, dentists and their team need to think fast and undertake lifesaving actions in order to improve the patient’s chances for a successful outcome.

In this comprehensive oral sedation recertification course presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, an anesthesiologist and medical consultant for DOCS Education, you’ll learn the significance of a thorough pre-sedation evaluation that includes guidelines and risk factors for patients with respiratory factors, psychiatric conditions, hypertension, cardiac conditions, and more.

Additionally, you’ll review the most common medical events that can occur, the recommended emergency responses for each, and the appropriate delegation of roles for the doctor and team members. Practice, safety checklists, and a culture of communication will not only help achieve a successful dental board inspection but will also ensure optimal patient care.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand ASA Classification as applied to sedation patients.
  • Learn additional factors that can affect airway anatomy.
  • Discuss the considerations for higher respiratory risk in sedation patients.
  • Learn the case-by-case evaluation of neurologic diseases and psychiatric conditions.
  • Review the steps to take in the event of aspiration of vomitus.
  • Recognize the symptoms of a stroke or cerebrovascular accident.
  • Understand the causes, signs, and symptoms of hypertension and hypotension.
  • Learn the value of capnography monitoring during a medical emergency.
  • Identify the most important equipment every dental office should have.
  • Review bag mask ventilation (BMV), a critical life-saving skill.
  • Learn reversal procedures and medications for sedation or opioid overdose.
  • Understand tools and steps for a surgical airway procedure.

 

Scientific support and additional resources are available here.

 

Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, computer with video and audio capabilities, and in some cases, Adobe Reader to view handouts and articles.

 

Watch the video and complete the quiz to earn 4 CE credits.

You can download this course and watch it anywhere using the DOCS APP. Get it on Google Play or the Apple Store.
AGD Subject Codes

340 Anesthesia and Pain Management - 2.0 hours

142 Medical Emergency Training - 2.0 hours

Total Hours: 4 hours

Cancellations, Transfers, And Returns:

DOCS online courses are available to the purchaser for one year from date of purchase.
No refund of course tuition is available.

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How can I meet my state’s requirements?

To learn more about how DOCS Education’s full range of courses can satisfy your state’s regulatory requirements, visit www.SedationRegulations.com. This unique online resource is kept up-to-date with the latest in sedation legislation by DOCS Education’s fulltime regulatory counsel. Contact one of our course advisers with any questions or visit our course listings to see upcoming classes and locations.

DOCS Education courses carry the AGD PACE certification

DOCS Education is the nation’s premier provider of safe sedation and advanced dentistry education, having trained almost 24,000 dentists. Since 2000, our courses have been accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. We offer extensive CE opportunities, both in-person and online, that meet your needs.

What is DOCS Education?

DOCS Education is an exclusive community of professionals serving at the forefront of dentistry. We offer world-class courses on safe sedation and advanced dentistry, relying on instructors who are consistently ranked among the very best in the nation. We also are a supportive network of members who guide one another to be better, more confident, more successful dentists.