Contact us at cdesed@ualberta.ca or 780-492-1894 for any questions or concerns. Course information, prerequisites, policies, and fees are provided below.
Modules
This certification covers modalities 1, 2, 3, and 5 in Alberta.
- Modality 1.0 Nitrous Oxide Sedation for patients 12 years of age and older
- Modality 2.0 Nitrous Oxide Sedation for patients under 12 years of age
- Modality 3.0 Oral Sedation for patients 12 years of age and older
- Modality 5.0 Oral Sedation with Nitrous Oxide Sedation for patients 12 years of age and older.
Course Prep.
How to access course materials
eClass access will be provided approximately 1 month prior to your course date.
Course Materials
Participants will be required to purchase the textbook "Sedation: A Guide to Patient Management" 6th Edition, by Dr. Stanley F. Malamed. ISBN:0323400531. The textbook can be purchased from the University of Alberta Bookstore at 780-492-4215 for approximately $100 or through Amazon or Chapters. Some pre-reading/pre-study will be assigned prior to your attendance at the course.
To meet the potential need from the dentist and dental hygienist profession in the appropriate setting, course sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prerequisites
- Active practicing license from your dental regulatory authority in Canada.
- Participants must have a current CPR certificate (BLS – issued within the last 12 months that will remain valid through the clinical sessions).
Policies
Cancellations
Due to the significant demand, scope and requirements of this program, tuition refunds will not be facilitated with the exception of extreme circumstances.
Transfers
Transfer to a future session may be facilitated under certain extenuating circumstances, and with sufficient notice provided, particularly for clinical session transfers (2.5 months notice at minimum for clinical sessions, provided a spot is available in the following clinical session – transfer fee may apply).
CE Credits/Hours Disclaimer
The University of Alberta does not award nor guarantee the number of CE credits earned, Letters of Attendance must be submitted to your regulatory authority who will issue the CE credits.
Confirmation of Registration
You will receive a confirmation email once payment has been received. All other course materials will be sent with email instructions one month before the course start date.
Attendance Policy
Due to the new dental guidelines, 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.
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.
Taking IV Conscious Sedation
Please note that this course qualifies as a part of the IV Conscious Sedation Program (Single and Two Drug Integrated) Session 1 if completed within a certain timeframe.
If you register for IV Conscious Sedation Certification you may be eligible to receive credit for Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation Certifications. Contact us to begin the process and receive $1,975 off.