Nitrous Oxide Sedation Training Course for Dental Auxiliaries
Type of programme
Seminars,workshop,conferences
Duration
20-11-2021
Credits
0.5 ECTS
Price
€100.00. *Prices corresponding to the 2024-2025 academic year.
Reimbursable course
Course description
Nitrous oxide dental sedation techniques provide professionals yet another tool for managing anxious patients. Dentists need their auxiliaries to understand and be familiar with the work dynamics, indications and equipment used in these procedures and have basic knowledge of their risks and advantages.
Assessment method: An online self-assessment test will be carried out at the end of the course so that students can assess the achievement of their personal goals and their knowledge of the content of the course.
Objectives
- To learn how to work with nitrous oxide sedation of patients.
- To learn to use the necessary equipment.
- To understand the risks, advantages and drawbacks of these techniques.
Competences and learning outcomes to be acquired by students
- Students will learn how to manage and prepare patients for sedation.
- Students will understand the advantages, drawbacks and risks of nitrous oxide sedation.
- Students will learn to identify the parts of the equipment and to how to assemble, prepare and operate them.
Target students
Dental assistants and hygienists.
In collaboration with
Course coordinators
Dr. Manuel Ribera
Dr. Víctor Gil
Prerequisites & admissions
- To be a dental assistant or hygienist.