Dental therapists/ hygienists

The curriculum is based on the Dental Sedation Teachers’ Group Publication “Training in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry” and the GDC’s “Developing the Dental Team”. The course will provide revision of the relevant biomedical science covered in the latter publication and teaching in the shortfall between the two documents. The course is compliant with the syllabus published by the IACSD in April 2015 and has been accredited by IAcSD.

The didactic and practical teaching on this course should be complemented by supervised clinical practice leading to competency for independent practice. This would normally be achieved after 10 supervised administrations of inhalation sedation, which must be organised in the participant’s own workplace. Along with their logbook, participants will be required to submit their self evaluation by completing and submitting the SAAD Safe Sedation Practice Scheme checklist, and must also submit their completed Direct Observation of Practice documents.

It will be necessary for participants to nominate a supervisor before they attend the course; providing details of the supervisor’s experience and qualifications in sedation. This supervisor must be the person who signs off the participant’s logbook and Direct Observation of Practice. SAAD will have to confirm the suitability of the supervisor prior to the commencement of supervised clinical practice. The information you will need to provide is listed below. Please ensure that you can provide all of the required information at the time of registration because we cannot accept your registration without this.

1. Name(s) of the person(s) who will be supervising your clinical practice for the completion of your log book.

2. The sedation qualifications of the supervisor(s).

3. The sedation experience of your supervisor(s). e.g. how long have they been providing sedation, how many cases and the case mix.

4. An indication of the IHS services offered.

Aim and objectives of hygienist / therapist teaching in conscious sedation

Aim

To provide the Hygienist / Therapist with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the competent practice of inhalation conscious sedation for dentistry.

Objectives

i) To provide core knowledge relevant to the practice of inhalation conscious sedation in dentistry.

ii) To promote a critical and caring approach to the management of anxious patients.

iii) To promote an understanding of inhalation sedation in the management of pain and anxiety communication skills in the management of patients requiring conscious sedation.

iv) To appreciate the importance of continuing professional education.

Transfer, cancellation and refund policy

Next course: Date to be confirmed.

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