(Clinical Dentistry) Conscious Sedation and Pain Control
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation and Pain Control)
| Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation and Pain Control)* | |
|---|---|
| Course code | EF001 or GNCLDCSP3000 |
| CRICOS code | N/A |
| Degree Abbreviation | GradDipClinDent(Conscious Sedation and Pain Control) |
| Credit points required to complete | 48 |
| Time to complete part-time | 2 years |
*This course is only offered on a part-time basis
Overview
The course provides the opportunity to develop skills and acquire knowledge in the growing field of conscious sedation and pain control. The course develops skills for general practitioners in safe sedation techniques. Major areas of study include: the practice of sedation, differential diagnosis of collapse and advanced life support. The program is aimed at dental graduates wishing to be endorsed in administering conscious sedation.
Course outcomes
The program develops skills in:
- safe sedation techniques
- advanced life support
- differential diagnosis of medically compromised patients.
Further information
For further information about this program see the Faculty of Dentistry website at: sydney.edu.au/dentistry/student/postgrad.php
Pattern of enrolment
Enrolment is part-time. In order to fulfil the requirements for endorsement in sedation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Dental Board of Australia (DBA), units of study must be taken in the following sequence. All units of study are compulsory unless otherwise noted.
Academic Year 1
| Semester 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT5300 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation A |
6 |
| DENT5301 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation A |
6 |
| Semester 2 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT5302 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation B |
6 |
| DENT5303 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation B |
6 |
Academic Year 2
| Semester 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT5304 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation C |
6 |
| DENT5305 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation C |
6 |
| Semester 2 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| DENT5306 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation D |
6 |
| DENT5307 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation D |
6 |
Table of units of study: Conscious Sedation and Pain Control
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 |
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| DENT5300 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation A |
6 | C DENT5301 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5301 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation A |
6 | C DENT5300 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5302 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation B |
6 | P (DENT5300 and DENT5301) C DENT5303 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5303 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation B |
6 | P DENT5300 and DENT5301 C DENT5302 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Year 2 |
|||
| DENT5304 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation C |
6 | P DENT5302 and DENT5303 C DENT5305 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5305 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation C |
6 | P DENT5302 and DENT5303 C DENT5304 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5306 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation D |
6 | P DENT5304 and DENT5305 C DENT5307 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| DENT5307 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation D |
6 | P DENT5304 and DENT5305 C DENT5306 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Unit of study descriptions
Year 1
DENT5300 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions. Corequisites: DENT5301 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with advanced level life support and resuscitation procedures and methods.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
DENT5301 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Corequisites: DENT5300 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work comprising written assignments Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with an advanced level of experience in practical dental sedation methods and procedures, also with an overview of theoretical dental sedation methods and procedures.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class
DENT5302 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: (DENT5300 and DENT5301) Corequisites: DENT5303 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with advanced level life support and resuscitation procedures and methods.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
DENT5303 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: DENT5300 and DENT5301 Corequisites: DENT5302 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work comprising written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with an advanced level of experience in practical dental sedation methods and procedures, also with an overview of theoretical dental sedation methods and procedures.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
Year 2
DENT5304 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: DENT5302 and DENT5303 Corequisites: DENT5305 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with advanced level life support and resuscitation procedures and methods.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
DENT5305 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: DENT5302 and DENT5303 Corequisites: DENT5304 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work comprising written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with an advanced level of experience in practical dental sedation methods and procedures, also with an overview of theoretical dental sedation methods and procedures.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
DENT5306 Basic Life Support and Resuscitation D
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: DENT5304 and DENT5305 Corequisites: DENT5307 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work plus written assignment (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with advanced level life support and resuscitation procedures and methods.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.
DENT5307 Theory and Practice of Dental Sedation D
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr. Ken Harrison Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Small group seminars and clinical sessions Prerequisites: DENT5304 and DENT5305 Corequisites: DENT5306 Assessment: Clinical and theoretical work plus written assignments (100%) Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides students studying at the postgraduate level with an advanced level of experience in practical dental sedation methods and procedures, also with an overview of theoretical dental sedation methods and procedures.
Textbooks
A recommended text book/reading list will be provided in class.