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Clinical Governance of Conscious Sedation (DENT0174)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Eastman Dental Institute
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is restricted to students from the Eastman Dental Institute studying the PG Certificate in Dental Sedation and Pain Management.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The clinical training programme will take place over a two-three month period. This is preceded by theoretical lectures where aspects of clinical training i.e. complications are covered. Another three lecture days will take place at the end of the six-month period. Lectures will be given and clinical cases presented by the students will be discussed. One day is spent on simulation training in management of medical emergencies the following year usually in April or May. The content of the module involves didactic lectures, clinical skills seminars, problem based learning, clinical sessions sedating patients in small groups under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified mentors. On-going contact with lecturers during and after the course on a mentor basis will be encouraged. Students will keep a log book of all cases observed and undertaken during the course. For clinical training students will go to two accredited community clinics where they will get practical training in: Pre-sedation assessment Administration of titrated intravenous midazolam Administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3) ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Azher Ashraf
Who to contact for more information
edi.sedation@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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