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Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip at King's College London, University of London - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

This postgraduate diploma in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry provides enhanced understanding of the processes involved in conscious sedation through knowledge of the basic sciences. The course provides a high level of clinical experience in treating patients under sedation in supervised sessions. You will learn basic techniques, with introduction to advanced approaches where required. Both practical and theoretical training is given, from initial assessment and treatment planning to delivery, recovery and discharge, for a variety of sedation techniques for dental treatment. Key benefits

  • High levels of exposure to the clinical environment at Guy's Hospital with its diverse patient population
  • Close expert supervision, to gain competence and confidence in treating patients under conscious sedation
  • Compliant with IACSD national guidelines
  • Clinical sessions one day per week (January to June) plus seven study days and a final dissertation
  • Nine demonstrations of procedural skills (DoPS) to be completed during the course
  • Competency-based training and clinical treatment sessions take place in the Department of Sedation and Special Care at Guy's Hospital
Course purpose The course is designed for dentists already engaged in the provision of sedation for dentistry, or planning to develop a service, as well as those involved in teaching conscious sedation techniques. It will provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills to use a wide range of conscious sedation techniques with confidence and safety.

Entry requirements

A recognised, formal dental qualification is required with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. Applicants should demonstrate a focused interest in conscious sedation with the specified intent to provide sedation services in their place of work.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/index
Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip at King's College London, University of London - UCAS