Entry requirement

Registered Dentists endorsed with the Dental Board of Australia/ AHPRA to administer sedation plus their support staff, including dentists, dental assistants and registered nurses working with patients undergoing conscious sedation techniques.

Content

• Basic and advanced life support update according to the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines

• Dental sedation guideline update with reference to the Dental Board of Australia/ AHPRA and RACDS/ ANZCA

• Upper airway management skill review

• High fidelity medical emergency simulations followed by debriefing and feedback

• Small and large group hands-on practice and case studies

• Development and understanding in complex problem solving during medical emergencies

• Anesthetic Crisis Resource Management (ACRM) and teamwork

• Development of competence in the management of the collapsed patient and resuscitation

• Barrier exam for dental sedationists

• Enhancement of clinical, behavioural and cognitive skills

• Opportunities for networking and experience sharing among dental professionals

***DISCLAIMER: 

The training program and registration information are correct at time of publication; however, SEDATE reserves the right to change information where necessary.