Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Sedation for Dental Professionals

Course Description: This online live 4 hour approved course is .4 CEUs, and designed to meet the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry ConEd requirements for dental assistants and dental hygienists, to monitor the administration of nitrous oxide oxygen sedation. See the schedule at the bottom of page, it requires 2 logins on 2 different days.

Course Requirements:
1. Participants must be one of the following:

• a. Dental Hygiene graduate from an ADA-accredited school
• b. Dental Assisting graduate from an ADA-accredited school
• c. On-the-job trained Dental Assistant who has been on the job for two consecutive years

2. Participants must also have current CPR certification.
3. After completion of the course, participants must complete and submit the required application and documents to the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry in order to become eligible to take the board certification exam.

Learning objectives:

• Learn the history of nitrous oxide.
• Understand the physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety and the concepts and management of pain and anxiety.
• Discuss the physical and chemical properties of nitrous oxide and oxygen and the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of nitrous oxide.
• Recognize the indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation; side effects and adverse reactions. Learn the preparation and techniques used in administering nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation; types of equipment and safety features used during delivery of nitrous oxide/oxygen; monitoring and evaluating a patient to whom nitrous oxide/oxygen has been administered.
• Master the legal considerations, proper documentation; and occupational exposure.

To register for this course: add to cart, create a profile, checkout and pay.  Registration is available 8/15--11/1/24. The Registration office will email confirmation of enrollment, check your spam folder. Any questions email: ce.reg@tridenttech.edu or judy.martin@tridenttech.edu 

NOTE: 

• Students will receive an email with the login Instructions for the Orientation.
• Students will login one week early on Wed Nov 6 at 6pm for a 30 minute online Orientation.
• Students will then login on Fri Nov 15 at 9am for the 4-hour online live course.