2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR3420 Anxiety Management and Sedation

10 creditsClass Size: 96

Module manager: Sara Kelly/Helen Clark
Email: densk@leeds.ac.uk/H.E.Clark@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisites

DSUR3301	Clinical Medical Sciences 1
DSUR3310	Complex Adult Dentistry
DSUR3330	Child Centred Dentistry 2
DSUR5046M	PPD4
DSUR5050M	Clinical Practice 4

Co-requisites

DSUR3430	Clinical Medical Sciences 2
DSUR5051M	Clinical Practice 5
DSUR5053M	Final Year Project
DSUR5450M	Personal and Professional Development 5 - Preparing for the

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This course relates to the need for acquisition of an understanding of theory relevant to the practice of IV conscious and inhalation sedation in dentistry in preparation for ensuing independent clinical practice. This course is concerned with the assessment of and treatment planning for patients who require sedation. The goals are the promotion of awareness and understanding of the importance of sedation in the management of pain and anxiety and the necessary communication skills in the management of patients who require it. The student will learn to appreciate the limitations of the undergraduate experience and understand the absolute need for continuing professional education in this area, whilst developing their insight into the need for a critical and caring approach to the management of anxious patients. A reflective logbook will be employed in order to record all experience gained whilst treating patients under sedation.Unless your programme is designed to be delivered fully online, your programme and modules will be delivered predominantly on campus. These teaching activities will be supported by the use of digital tools to enhance your learning and experience. The catalogue provides details of your module and the teaching methods used to deliver your module (for example, lecture, seminar, tutorial, practical). It does not necessarily provide you with information about the mode of delivery for specific learning activities on your module (whether these will be on campus or delivered digitally). Information about the delivery mode for learning and teaching activities for your modules will be published in the timetable and in the Minerva area for your modules. You can access your personalised timetable through Minerva or our UniLeeds app on your mobile device. We sometimes need to adapt our teaching to take account of developments in the subject, in response to new research and current affairs for example, and on occasion we may need to adapt our delivery modes too. You will be kept informed of any proposed changes to the content and delivery of your modules as described in the module catalogue and we’ll make sure you understand and agree the reasons for any changes before they are introduced.

Objectives

On completion of this module students should:-
- understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe practice of conscious inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation in dentistry
- have experienced the direct care of patients within the sedation unit, both as operator and assistant;
- be able to assess the anxiety levels of patients and respond appropriately to their behavioural management needs.
- have theoretical and clinical knowledge if IV conscious sedation
- be able to give appropriate information to patients regarding treatment under IV sedation and general anaesthesia, including the benefits and risks.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, students should:
- be aware of own limitations in relation to conscious sedation
- be able to refer appropriately for specialist help
- be able to assess the anxiety levels of patients and respond appropriately to their behavioural management needs
- have theoretical and clinical knowledge of IV and IH conscious sedation
- be able to give appropriate information to patients regarding treatment under IV sedation, IH sedation and general anaesthesia, including the benefits and risks
- be aware of the role of conscious sedation and general anaesthesia in dentistry.

Skills outcomes
• Have had practical experience in administering IV conscious sedation and have provided a range of dental treatment to adult patients under IV conscious sedation.
• Have experience of adults & children receiving treatment under IH sedation.
• Be familiar with the drugs, techniques and equipment for the safe treatment of patients under IV and IH conscious sedation
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within the dental team and act as team leader

Syllabus

- IV and inhalational conscious sedation theory and clinical aspects
- Experience of treating adult patients under IV conscious sedation
- Experience of adults and children receiving treatment under IH sedation
- Production of a reflective logbook
- Sedation and it’s role in the management of pain and anxiety
- The relevance of sedation within the whole spectrum of patient management from routine care to the use of general anaesthesia
- Communication skills in the management of patients requiring conscious sedation
- Assessment and treatment planning of patients who require conscious sedation
- Safe administration of IV and inhalation sedation
- Dental care for sedated patients
- Appropriate discharge of patients who have received conscious sedation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Clinical Sessions	2	3.50	7.00
Lecture	1	0.50	0.50
Lecture	1	1.50	1.50
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	1	3.50	3.50
Private study hours			77.50
Total Contact hours			22.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

- 47.5 hours reading for lectures
- 20 hours to complete learning log and case reports
- 10 hours preparation for clinics.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Ongoing direct observation of student clinical skills by supervising tutors and sedation qualified nurses. 2 students only per member of staff allows for very close involvement during the clinical sessions.
Appraisal following clinical sessions with feedback given verbally and in written form as part of the reflective log

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Attendance on Clinics - progressional	0.00
Reflective log	Log book - progressional	0.00
Report	Case report -Summative 1000-1500 words	100.00
Written Work	Workbook -Progressional	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 15/12/2022 15:37:19

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