This online course is for all members of the dental team. It covers the knowledge required to understand the role of conscious sedation in anxiety management, and can be used as a verifiable CPD refresher for teams already providing sedation, or for those who want to find out more about it.
Member Feedback on Conscious Sedation: Dental Anxiety
Great refresher on sedation techniques for our dental team. Enhanced our skills in anxiety management.
Really valuable learning resource for all dental team members.
I loved this - very informative and well written.
Thanks for a brilliant course, easy to understand and very interesting.
Your Professional Development Plan: Regulatory authorities recommend that CPD/CE is undertaken based on learning needs that you have identified and entered into your PDP. Some authorities may not accept your CPD as verifiable unless it has been identified in the PDP before you undertake it.
Here is an example, using the GDC's recommended format, for a PDP entry for this course.
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Understanding and applying conscious sedation techniques
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Applying conscious sedation techniques is very important in my role for effectively managing patients with dental anxiety and phobia.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
A B D
What benefit will this have to my work?
By deepening my understanding and skills in conscious sedation, I can:
Provide better care for patients with dental anxiety, enhancing their comfort and treatment experience.
Stay updated with the latest advances in pain control and anxiety management.
Effectively communicate and apply techniques suitable for people of various ages and abilities.
Distinguish between conscious sedation and general anaesthesia for appropriate application.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
I plan to complete the 'Conscious Sedation: Dental Anxiety' module, focusing on historical perspectives, symptom recognition, and practical application of sedation techniques. I will also engage in peer discussions and workshops to enhance my practical skills.
When will I complete this by?
2025
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Conscious sedation techniques
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Essential for managing dental anxiety.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
A B D
What benefit will this have to my work?
Improved patient care, up-to-date techniques, effective communication, and appropriate technique application.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Complete the 'Conscious Sedation: Dental Anxiety' module and engage in peer learning.
When will I complete this by?
2025
Conscious Sedation: Dental Anxiety
This online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Aim:
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to meet the training requirements for dental professionals set by the Royal Colleges in conscious sedation and anxiety.
Objective:
To improve the learner's knowledge and skills in conscious sedation and dental anxiety
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
know the history of, and recognise advances in pain control and anxiety.
be able to describe and recognise the causes, signs and symptoms of dental anxiety and phobia.
know and be able to apply their knowledge of anxiety management techniques.
understand the distinction between conscious sedation and general anaesthesia.
know and be able to apply communication techniques with people of all ages and abilities.
understand the importance of a caring attitude, and a willingness to apply the most appropriate techniques.
GDC Outcomes: A,B,D
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Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to meet the training requirements for dental professionals set by the Royal Colleges in conscious sedation and anxiety.
Course objective
To improve the learner's knowledge and skills in conscious sedation and dental anxiety.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
know the history of, and recognise advances in pain control and anxiety.
be able to describe and recognise the causes, signs and symptoms of dental anxiety and phobia.
know and be able to apply their knowledge of anxiety management techniques.
understand the distinction between conscious sedation and general anaesthesia.
know and be able to apply communication techniques with people of all ages and abilities.
understand the importance of a caring attitude, and a willingness to apply the most appropriate techniques.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, B, D.
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Very impressed - keep being interrupted by patients turning up!
