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 lectures30 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 websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:57:42
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