Dental CE Course: Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation for the Registered Dental Assistant

This course is designed to prepare the licensed registered dental assistant to safely assist and monitor nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation for dental patients in compliance with the educational requirements specified by Michigan law. Participants will learn this pain control strategy through self-study, lecture, and group demonstration.
Prerequisites
A personal copy of Handbook of Nitrous Oxide Sedation by Clark and Brunick, second edition (ISBN # 0-323-01977-3)
Completion of online study
A current Registered Dental Assistant license
Current Health Care Provider CPR certification
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
Explain the rationale and basic principles of nitrous oxide sedation in pain and anxiety control and as an adjunct to local anesthesia
Assess and monitor patients for nitrous oxide analgesia
Understand nitrous oxide pharmacology, physical properties, and armamentarium
Manage complications/medical emergencies of nitrous oxide
Understand the levels of sedation
Utilize proper nitrous oxide monitoring technique
Realize biohazard concerns and scavenging systems
Understand Michigan law
Recognize potential abuse
Laboratory Session: The laboratory session consists of various patient scenarios to help the participant identify and respond to medical emergency situations.