CON8001 : Management of Patients Undergoing Dental Sedation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Prof. Nick Girdler
- Lecturer: Mrs Hannah Desai, Dr Katherine Wilson, Mrs Leah Wesley
- Owning School: Dental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 10 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a systematic understanding of the selection and assessment of patients for sedation, the management of clinical care and safety of the patient during sedation and in the peri-operative period. This section also aims to provide a critical evaluation of guidelines on sedation and medico-legal issues that are important in clinical sedation practice.
Outline Of Syllabus
Role of sedation in dentistry and methods of anxiety management
Indications and contraindications for sedation in dentistry
Sedation patient assessment and treatment planning
Assessment of patients for sedation: psychological, social, medical and dental assessment
Medical status and the ASA classification of sedation risk
Evidence-based guidelines for the practice of conscious sedation in the UK
National recommendations on sedation issued by the General Dental Council, Department of Health and Royal Colleges
Sedation patient care during the peri-operative period
Recovery and discharge of the sedation patient
Recognition and management of sedation-related complications
Management of emergencies in sedation practice
Use of emergency drugs and automated defibrillation
Medico-legal aspects of conscious sedation in dentistry
Law of consent and medico-legal aspects of consent in sedation
Consent in special groups; children and adult patients with a learning disability
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person: lectures/seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 32 | 2:00 | 64:00 | Research and compilation of critical essay |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Critical writing skills |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 60 | 2:00 | 120:00 | Based on publications from reading lists |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Present in person: Assessment and treatment planning sessions |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey information and concepts underlying the science of sedation and critical understanding is consolidated by directed reading of scientific publications and seminar discussion. Workshops provide library skills in searching databases and critical evaluation of literature. Assessment and treatment planning small group sessions will provide students the opportunity to assess the suitability of patients for sedation and undertake decision-making during treatment planning.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 word critical essay requiring literature research and critical evaluation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The critical essay is used to assess deep understanding, the ability to apply knowledge and understanding to new situations and use scientific literature to support arguments. It assesses the ability to apply scientific principles to clinical sedation practice.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% for the essay.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CON8001's Timetable