usd department of dental hygiene ce courses

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
November 2 and 3, 2007 - Vermillion, SD
$350
$95 for those advanced DAs who have previously completed the 16-hour course

Registration form

This 16-hour continuing education course is designed to certify dentists and hygienists in nitrous oxide/oxygen administration and to certify assistants in nitrous oxide/oxygen monitoring. This course complies with the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry requirements. This course will address:

• Pain and anxiety management
• Rationale for nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation
• History and evolution of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation
• Patient assessment
• Signs and symptoms of analgesia/sedation
• Patient considerations
• Anatomy and physiology of respiration
• Manufacturing physical distribution of nitrous oxide/oxygen
• Biohazard concerns/scavenging trace gas
• Abuse potential
• Medicolegal regulations issues
• Technique of administration
• Clinical experience with nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation

Requirements:

• Proof of DDS/DH/Advanced Dental Assistant license
• Malpractice insurance
• Current CPR certification
• Participate in all portions of the course
• Not be currently pregnant

Course Schedule
     First day:   8:00-5:00 lecture
     Second day:   8:00-11:00 lecture
                         11:30-4:30  clinical session

Pre-registration is required and should be received two weeks before the course date. Cost of the course is $350 and includes text, handouts, supplies. Please send proof of license, malpractice insurance, and CPR certification along with registration. If you have any questions, please contact the Department at 605-677-5379 or email the Department at dhyg@usd.edu.