Conscious Sedation for Dentistry, Postgraduate Certificate, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Postgraduate Certificate	Part-time	1 year	October	find out	find out

About Conscious Sedation for Dentistry, Postgraduate Certificate - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you are an experienced dentist looking to expand your clinical expertise, a qualification in conscious sedation should be top of your list.

On this 1-year part-time course, you'll gain the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to carry out conscious sedation in your practice, which is a highly sought-after dental skill.

You'll learn practical skills at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy – a training provider accredited by the Sedation Training Accreditation Committee (STAC) – and at the clinical facilities of our partner provider, Solent NHS Trust Special Care Dental Services. Both training centres feature the latest specialist equipment to help you explore dental sedation techniques safely under expert supervision.

When you complete the course, you'll be able to offer conscious sedation as an alternative route to treatment for your dental patients, progress to a career in special care dentistry, or pursue further study in this specialised field.

Please note that as part of the application process you will need to provide your NHS performer number, GDC registration, personal statement and also attend an informal interview.

What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:

Learn how to provide safe and effective conscious sedation across many dental settings, including primary care, secondary care, and special care services
Explore the practical and theoretical sides of a range of conscious sedation techniques
Experience a mix of supervised clinical practice sessions, distance learning and face-to-face learning
Be taught by expert clinical supervisors and guest lecturers with postgraduate qualifications in conscious sedation
Use specialist sedation equipment at our STAC-accredited Dental Academy and Solent NHS Trust Special Care Dental Services
Gain valuable skills applicable to many healthcare settings, including airway assessment and management, IV cannulation, patient monitoring, and recognition of complications

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree dentistry. Successful applicants must hold full registration with the General Dental Council and have appropriate professional indemnity in place. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.

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