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Study Details: 1 Year
If you are an experienced dentist, this part-time course will give you the skills to use conscious sedation safely and effectively.
You will gain the knowledge required for safe sedation according to national standards. You will also have the opportunity for supervised clinical experience at our University Dental Clinic in Preston.
On successful completion of this course, you'll be able to offer conscious sedation as a sedation-operator. You will feel confident in your ability to do so. You will be offered mentoring during and following completion of the course to support your transition to practise independently.
Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Surgeon
A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health check is required for this course
Be registered with a defence union
Have indemnity insurance cover at an appropriate level for the practice of Conscious Sedation
Hold a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease (Hepatitis B)
Students will need to have completed Immediate Life Support in line with national guidelines. This will be offered at the University of Lancashire as a CPD course. Alternative arrangements by external providers could be made for ILS
Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent)
Competency may be demonstrated by qualification, accreditation of prior learning or separate University assessment
All suitable applicants will be interviewed remotely. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions
Core Modlues:
Clinical Skills in Conscious Sedation
Medical and Scientific Aspects of Conscious Sedation
Techniques in Conscious Sedation
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