Dental Sedation and Pain Management PG Cert
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This Postgraduate Certificate programme develops students' knowledge and skills, theoretical and practical competencies in the fast-developing world of sedation and pain management, and is studied part-time over one year. Simulation training in management of medical emergencies is an important component of the programme. It is compliant with UK sedation guidelines.
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About this course
The programme prepares graduates to practise as:
Operator sedationists: as dentists they can conduct dental procedures and administer drugs for relief of pain and anxiety, conscious sedation
Dedicated sedation practitioners: delivering the relief of pain and anxiety through conscious sedation while conducting dental procedures (this form of sedation practice is becoming very popular and the demand is increasing)
Sedation trainers
Various graduates are now offering conscious sedation for the first time in their practices, and one graduate is now running airway certification courses.
UK/EU applicants must be registered with the UK GDC or GMA and have a minimum of one year clinical experience post-qualification. International students without the above registration are welcome to undertake the theoretical elements of the programme as a CPD course.
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Subjects
- Dental
- Simulation
- Medical
- Medical training
- Pre-Clinical
- Clinical Care
- Dental Nurses
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Health
- Dental Nurse
Course programme
Alongside theoretical training, the programme provides clinical attachments with a programme mentor at accredited sedation clinics in or near London. Students receive training in pre-sedation assessment and how to administer sedation to patients using standard sedation techniques, and observe the criteria set for recovery and discharge of patients after sedation. Students also receive simulation training in the management of medical emergencies during sedation.
Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits.
The programme consists of four core modules worth 15 credits each.
Core modules- Conscious Sedation Pre-Clinical I
- Conscious Sedation Pre-Clinical II
- Conscious Sedation Clinical I
- Conscious Sedation Clinical II
- There are no optional modules for this programme.
Each student writes a 3,000-word referenced essay on a sedation-related topic as part of formal assessment. Topics can include research studies, case studies, or any topic related to an interesting area in sedation and pain control.The topic must be approved by the Programme Director.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through lectures, clinical skills seminars, problem-based learning and directly supervised clinical sessions sedating patients. Students also receive simulation training in the management of medical emergencies.
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Dental Sedation and Pain Management PG Cert
