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Nitrous

Program Fee: $265.00

This course is designed to provide Dental Auxiliary (DAI, DAII or  RDH ) with the background knowledge necessary for monitoring nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.

  1. Physiologic and Pharmacologic Effects of Anesthesia
  2. Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  3. Analgesia vs. Anesthesia
  4. Indications and Contraindications
  5. Clinical Manifestations of Analgesia/Anesthesia
  6. Equipment (Armamentarium) Used in the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
  7. Pre-anesthetic Preparation
  8. Techniques for Administration
  9. Legal Considerations and Chart Entries
  10. Occupational Exposure
  11. State Regulations

The course is intended to involve seven hours of lecture. A comprehensive final examination is administered to the student who completes this course. A 75% score is required on the written final examination in order to obtain certification. Clinical experience is not required because dental assistants and hygienists cannot legally administer nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia.

Program Fee: $265.00
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