2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DSUR3420 Anxiety Management and Sedation

10 creditsClass Size: 100

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 2023/24

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 and inhalation conscious 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. Students will record their experiences on CAFS and reflect on what they have seen and understood during those experiences.

Objectives

On completion of the module students should:-

• Understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe practice of conscious inhalational and intravenous sedation in dentistry within the UK
• Have experienced the direct care of patients within the Sedation Unit
• Have theoretical and clinical knowledge of IV and IH conscious sedation
• Have an understanding of adult patients receiving treatment under IV conscious sedation.
• Have an understanding of adults & children receiving treatment under IH sedation.

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
• Be aware of the range of management techniques available for treatment of anxious patients
• Be able to describe how to select and cannulate an appropriate vein in a patient prior to intravenous sedation and be aware of potential complications and how to manage them
• Have an understanding of how to safely administer intravenous and inhalational sedation agents, know of the complications of their use and how to manage them
• Be able to assess a patient's suitability for sedation
• Be able to explain the procedures for conscious sedation techniques, to patients being referred for treatment, in terms that they can understand, without promoting anxiety
• Be able to give pre- and post-operative instructions to patients attending for conscious sedation techniques
• Be aware of the regulations for intravenous and inhalational sedation
• Be familiar with the drugs, techniques and equipment for the safe treatment of patients under IV and IH conscious sedation

Syllabus

• IV and IH conscious sedation theory and clinical aspects
• An understanding of adult patients receiving treatment under IV conscious sedation.
• An understanding of adults & children receiving treatment under IH sedation.
• The relevance of conscious sedation within the whole spectrum of patient management from routine care to the use of GA
• Communication skills in the management of patients requiring conscious sedation
• Assessment and treatment planning of patients who require conscious sedation
• Appropriate discharge of patients who have received conscious sedation
• Legal implications of consent and the provision of conscious sedation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Clinical Sessions	2	3.50	7.00
Lecture	1	1.50	1.50
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	1	3.50	3.50
Independent online learning hours			38.00
Private study hours			40.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

38 hrs reading for lectures
30 hrs to complete case report and workbook
10 hrs preparation for clinics / completion of CAFS

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Face to face formative feedback provided during seminars (max 1:10 staff:student) and clinical sessions (1:2 staff:student). Direct observation.

Written feedback provided for students following reflection on CAFS for seminar and clinical sessions attended. This also records students’ attendance, which is progressional for the module.

Detailed written feedback provided via Turn-it-in for both workbook (progressional) and clinical case report (summative).

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Attendance seminar & clinics - progressional	0.00
Report	Case report -Summative 1000-1500 words	100.00
Written Work	On-line 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: 28/04/2023 14:57:42

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