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Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PGCert

Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

12 months

Start date

OCT-23

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Dentistry Anesthesiology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

You'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to use intravenous and inhalational sedation techniques on a wide range of anxious patients, including adults and children.

Overview

The Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PGCert aims to provide you with:

  • a systematic understanding of the theoretical principles. This will underpin conscious sedation in dentistry and the care of patients undergoing sedation.
  • a comprehensive practical understanding of clinical skills in intravenous and inhalational sedation techniques, as applicable to UK practice in dentistry

The programme is one of the few in the UK that provides dentists with Level 7 PG Certificate training in sedation. We provide students with hands-on clinical training. You gain the key knowledge base and skills in conscious sedation required to practice conscious sedation as an independent practitioner.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Modules

Management of Patients Undergoing of Dental Sedation (20 Credits) - Core
Scientific Basis of Dental Sedation (20 Credits) - Core
Clinical Practice of Intravenous and Inhalational Dental Sedation (2 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,000

Entry requirements

Primary dental qualification – BDS or equivalent; Full registration as a dentist with the UK General Dental Council; Professional Indemnity Certificate; documentary evidence of attendance at ILS and PILS courses or equivalent medical emergency/ life support skills training within 24 months prior to entry.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. The university is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, one of 24 leading research-intensive UK universities. In recent years, Newcastle University has also developed a presence in two similarly vibrant and globally connected locations, Singapore and Malaysia. These provide opportunities for global...more

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