Nitrous Oxide Monitoring for Dental Auxiliary
Tracking # 20-1361460
Course overview
This course is designed to provide Dental Auxiliary (DA 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
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Technician
Orthodontic Technician
Disclosure statements
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