Courses

This online course qualifies for 1.5 hour of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.

“The minutes matter.”

In the case of a medical emergency in the dental office, dentists and their teams need to think fast and undertake lifesaving actions in order to improve a patient’s chances for a successful outcome. This incredibly important and informative course, presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, anesthesiologist, and medical consultant for DOCS Education, will address the most common medical events that may occur in the dental office, as well as the recommended emergency responses for each.

Dr. Yun will also outline the appropriate delegation of roles for the doctor and team members that will make the minutes count in emergency scenarios, such as administering epinephrin, using an AED, or reviving a pediatric patient.

Course Objectives:

Meharry Medical College in joint providership with the Washington AGD through its affiliation with DOCS Education has created a new 8-hour course* that fulfills the new one-time opioid course requirement for DEA registration. The course will cover a range of topics related to opioid prescribing and pain management required by the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, including the risks and benefits of opioids, safe pharmacological management of dental pain and screening, treating and management of patients with substance abuse disorders, patient counseling and education, and more. It is worth 8 CE.

For Illinois Dental Offices: A trained, qualified team is the key to a successful sedation practice. This program has created an online component that qualifies for Section 1220 of IL Administrative Code, as well as an in-office training guide dentists to clinical hands-on training for offices with an IV trained dentist..

6 CE hours

In order to practice safe dental sedation, it is important to understand how to identify and prevent hazards that can impede patient safety. Presented by Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified M.D. and Dental Anesthesiologist, he will discuss the latest strategies and tips on how to reduce the impact of cognitive errors during dental sedation.

1 CE hour

What is the current state of enteral sedation, and what do you need to know? Part of our "Study in Place" webinar series, this 90-minute course is presented by DOCS Faculty member, Dr. Jerome Wellbrock. You will earn 1.5 CE.

1.5 CE hours

According to statistics, during your dental career, you will experience two or more medical emergencies in your practice. During this 90-minute course, Dr. Jerry Wellbrock will discuss how to handle medical emergencies in your practice. He will share the techniques used to sustain the patient’s life, along with what it felt like to be in charge of a medical emergency coordinated with local EMS. This course is worth 1.5 CE.

1.5 CE hours

Patient monitoring is a crucial component of any IV or oral sedation dentistry practice, and a well-trained team can ensure patient safety. Presented by DOCS Education with Drs. Anthony Feck, Leslie Fang, Steve Yun, and Jim Bovia, EMT-P, this comprehensive course will teach qualified Washington team members proper anesthesia monitoring for maximized patient comfort and increased practice productivity. WA team members will qualify for 12 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion and a minimum exam score of 75% plus a 2-hour affidavit.