Contact us at cdesed@ualberta.ca or 780-492-1894 for any questions or concerns. Course information, prerequisites, policies, and fees are provided below.
COURSE INFORMATION:
- Tuition for all three levels: $24,700.00 (subject to increases). Additional fees apply if the School of Dentistry supplies your clinical RDA's.
- Session 1 Nitrous and ECG Interpretation: Sept 9th-10th in Edmonton
- Session 2 Mechanics and Rotations, ACLS Certification, IV Starts Practice, Two-Drug Lecture: October 21st-24th in Edmonton, Lecture TBA (evening)
- Session 3 Airway Management, Clinical Session for IVS: February 20th-25th, 2024 OR April 27th- May 2nd, 2024 (dates subject to change due to school calendar)
- Deadline for registration: minimum one month before Session 1 start date (first-come, first-served for limited clinical spots available). Note that dates may change, and Session 3 is always in Edmonton for 6 days.
- Payment for Session 1 or full program is due as your first payment. All other payment installments are due approximately 1-1.5 months before the in-person session.
- Please see the cancellation policies and fees for this course on our website as there are strict rules regarding changing sessions. Once you have paid for Session 1, this locks in your dates for Session 2 and 3.
PREREQUISITES:
- DDS/DMD degree and 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)
- Copies required ASAP following registration.
CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY:
- Tuition refunds will not be facilitated except in extreme circumstances. Transfer to a future session may be facilitated under certain extenuating circumstances and with sufficient notice provided.
- Transfer fee of $2000 will apply for Session 2.
- Transfer fee of $5000 will apply for Session 3.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
- For Session 3 Clinical, fees will apply if the School of Dentistry supplies your RDA's.
- Out of Province Participants: additional $500 fee payable to register with the Alberta Dental Association and College's Guest Registry.
BONUS:
SEDATION ASSISTANTS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INCLUDED COMPLEMENTARY
- 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.
It is very strongly recommended that your assistants attend Session 3.