Is the course approved?
Yes, the course is approved by the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry.
Do I receive continuing
education credit for the course?
Yes, you will receive 14
hours of continuing education credit.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be licensed dental hygienists in the State of Tennessee.
How is the course organized? The
course has a didactic portion and a clinical portion. Much of
the
didactic material will be provided online.
Go
to "see a sample" at the top of the page to get a feel for
the online portion.
What type of computer equipment will I
need? Any computer with an internet
connection will be adequate for this course, but a high speed internet
connection for your computer is highly desirable. In addition you
will need to have the computer program Adobe Reader installed if
you don't have it already. It is free. Just go to
http://adobe.com
Where will the clinical portion be held? The
clinical portion is held at different locations. Go to "register" to see
the locations.
Who are the
instructors? The principle clinical
instructor is Dr. William Johnson, a dental educator with 18 years
of teaching experience. Dr. Johnson may be assisted by
other dentists or dental hygiene instructors who hold
administration and monitoring certification.
Can I see the course before
I start?
Sure. Go to
"see a sample"
above. You can see how the course is organized and how easy it
is to use.
When is the course offered?
There are several dates to choose from. Go
to "register" at the top of the page to see the dates.
How much does it cost?
The fee for the course is $300.
When do I have to Pay?
Payment is expected within 14 days after registering.
A place in the class will be secured as soon as payment is received.
If we do not receive payment is 14 days, we will assume you have
changed your mind, and we will offer your position in the class to
someone on the waiting list.
What is your refund policy?
You will receive a full refund (minus a $25
processing fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before the course.
You will receive a 50% refund f you cancel less than 30 days before
the course.
How
do I register for the course? Simply go to register
at the top of this page.
Do I have to take a test afterwards?
There is a written test taken the
day you take the course. If you pass, you will be issued a new
certificate from the Board of Dentistry with administration and
monitoring of nitrous oxide certification added to your license. Once
you receive the certificate, you will be authorized to
immediately begin administering nitrous
oxide/sedation to patients.
Do I have to contact the Board of
Dentistry afterwards? No, we
will take care of that. The Board of Dentistry will issue
you an administering and monitoring certificate in 2 to 4 weeks after
the course is taken.
Do I need to bring anything to the course?
No, everything will be provided.
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you
will be able to;
 | Adhere to Tennessee laws that pertain
to nitrous oxide administration and monitoring, |
| Compare the physiological to the
psychological aspects of pain, |
| Describe the organization and function
of the adult and pediatric respiratory system, |
| Describe the organization and function
of the adult and pediatric circulatory system, |
| Evaluate conditions noted on medical
histories that may require alterations in care, |
| Take vital signs and evaluate the
results, |
| Describe the condition of a patient in
each of the four stages of anesthesia, |
| Recognize the signs and symptoms of
light, moderate, and deep analgesia, |
| Manipulate the controls on the nitrous
oxide equipment to properly titrate the dose of nitrous oxide,
Discuss the physical and chemical properties of nitrous oxide, |
| List the possible side effects of
nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Recognize the reported sexual phenomena
and hallucinatory effects associated with nitrous oxide use, |
| Recognize the potential for abuse of
nitrous oxide, |
| Recognize signs that a patient is
experiencing an adverse reaction to nitrous oxide, |
| Describe the procedure of induction and
termination of nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Recognize potential life threatening
situations related to nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Respond to potential life threatening
situations related to nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Identify risks and potential hazards of
long term exposure to nitrous oxide, |
| Outline methods of reducing unnecessary
exposure to nitrous oxide by dental staff, List the indications and
contraindications for nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Provide post operative instructions to
patients who have received nitrous oxide analgesia, |
| Summarize the American Society of
Anesthesiology recommendations for the use of nitrous oxide
analgesia. |
