This two-part, hands-on course offers instruction in all aspects of inhalation analgesia, including effective methods of dealing with anxiety control in general practice.  Part I (Friday and Saturday) is designed to achieve certification in nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.  Part II (Sunday) is for attendees who have completed Part I (or equivalent) who are interested in expanding their sedation knowledge and utilising oral sedatives in combination with nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.    

Part I: Friday & Saturday, May 7 & 8
Registration 8:30 am on Friday only 

• A review of all sedation techniques
• Pain mechanisms
• Applied physiology of the respiratory/cardiovascular systems
• A review of medical emergencies
• Pharmacology of oral sedatives and nitrous oxide
• Indications and contraindications for the use of nitrous oxide
• Complications with nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation
• Pre-treatment evaluation of the patient
• The mechanics and maintenance of machines
• Regulations/cost effectiveness of installing a nitrous system
• Side effects of nitrous oxide including contamination and scavenging systems

 

Part II: Sunday, May 9
Pre-requisite:  Part I of this course or equivalent 

• A detailed review of the pharmacology and therapeutics of oral sedative, with special focus on the benzodiazepines 
• The anatomy of the blood supply to the upper limb
• Intramuscular sedation
• Practical venepuncture using the dorsum of the hand or the cubital fossa
• Practical sessions on maintaining an airway
• The utilization of oral sedatives with nitrous oxide
• Review of precautions for sedating school aged children
• Critique of other techniques being taught in North America
• Clinical case experiences using video

Participants are required to bring an Ambu bag to class (bag, valve & mask)

This course will include hands-on administration of nitrous oxide using various techniques, machines and equipment.

Tuition:
$1675 until April 5, 2010, and $1825 after April 5, 2010
Tuition includes Custom Model and lunch

Registration: 
Registration for this course will be managed exclusively by the University of British Columbia.  For more information, please call 1-877-328-7744, or click "Register for this course" at the above right to be directed to the University of British Columbia Continuing Education Website. 

This course meets the criteria, standards and guidelines of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, the American Dental Association, and the Association of the Canadian Faculties of Dentistry for the teaching and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.  Successful completion of a short examination is required for nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation certification. 

The venue for this course will be the JBM Building Room 132 A & B, 2199 Wesbrook Mall and the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC.