Need to pay an installment? Click HERE
Need an RDA supplied? Click HERE
Contact us at cdesed@ualberta.ca or 780-492-1894 for any questions, concerns, or help with registration. Course information, prerequisites, policies, and fees are provided below.
Session Schedule 2026-2027
Session 1- Nitrous and ECG interpretation- ECG day can be done on Zoom or in-person for out-of-town participants
-
May 23-24, 2026, in Calgary (Nitrous on the 23rd, ECG on the 24th)
-
July 14-15th, 2026, in Edmonton (Nitrous on the 15th, ECG on the 14th)
-
September 19-20, 2026, in Edmonton (Nitrous on the 19th, ECG on the 20th)
Session 2A- ACLS training (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
-
June 13-16, 2026, in Edmonton at PMA
-
August 11-14th, 2026, in Edmonton at PMA
-
October 17-20, 2026, in Edmonton at PMA
Session 2B- Two Drug Lecture (on Zoom 6-9 pm)
-
June 2, 2026 (can be taken before 2A)
-
August 10th, 2026 (can be taken before 2A)
-
October 20, 2026
Session 3- Clinical Session- 1-day orientation, 5 days-21 patients provided to you
- June 22-27, 2026, in Edmonton
-
July 12-17, 2026, in Edmonton
- August 17-22, 2026 OR August 17-20, 2026 + November 7-8, 2026
-
NEW-Split Session: 3 days, November 6-8, 2026, and December 16-18, 2026, in Edmonton (dates updated once the school calendar is confirmed)
- February 16-21, 2027, in Edmonton
Dates may be subject to change due to the University school calendar.
Payment Schedule
Installments are due 3 months prior to each session.
- Session 1 Installment: $3,200
- Session 2 Installment: $7,000
- Session 3 Installment: $14,500 (if splitting the installment, both payments are due the same day).
The total cost of this program (not including the RDA Fee or precordial stethoscope) is $24,700.
Prerequisites
- DDS/DMD degree and an active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority
- Letter of Good Standing from your current dental regulatory authority
- Current Heart & Stroke Foundation CPR certificate (only Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR accepted, due to corresponding ACLS training and certification through the Foundation). Must be completed 1.5 months prior to Session 2.
- Copies required following registration.
Complementary Sedation Assistant Certification
It is very strongly recommended that your assistants attend Session 3.
- Accompanying dental assistants (RDA/RDH) can register for the Sedation Assistants Certification Program (SAC) for free.
- Level C or Healthcare Provider CPR certificate required for assistants.
If you do not bring an assistant, an RDA fee of $1,800 per assistant supplied by the U of A, for a total of 2 assistants, will apply.
Additional Fees
- There is a cost to obtain the required Letter of Good Standing from your local regulatory body
- Out of Province Participants: an additional $500 fee payable to register with the Alberta Dental Association and College's Guest Registry. This does not include the fees to obtain Letters of Good Standing that they will require from any provinces you have worked in the past.
- Precordial stethoscope fee of ($1450-purchase through Valuemed).
Policies
Cancellation Fee
20% of the entire program fee to cancel. No cancellations once eClass access is provided.
Transfer Fee
- Transfer Fee Session 1: There is no fee to transfer from Session 1. Two weeks' notice is required.
- Transfer Fee Session 2: The fee to transfer from Session 2 is $2,000; two weeks' notice is required.
- Transfer Fee Session 3: The fee to transfer from Session 3 is $5,000; two months’ notice is required.
Additional Fees
Fees for the application to the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta's Courtesy Register are the responsibility of the participant (an application is required for any out-of-province participants).
Confirmation of Registration Policy
You will receive a registration confirmation via email. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Attendance Policy
Due to the new dental regulations, participants are required to sign in before each session for proof of attendance.
Dates and Pricing Disclaimer
Dates and prices may be subject to change. Reimbursement for travel arrangements due to date changes will not be facilitated.
Competency Disclaimer
Our programming is competency-based; therefore, where applicable, certification standards must be met to pass, and the failure to do so does not result in refund eligibility. There will be additional costs if remediation is required to complete additional cases past 21 patients.