DENH 215 Pain Control and Methodology*

This course teaches the theories and practices of local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation. The Student will review anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency procedures associated with local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation.

Credits

2 Credits

DENH 215Pain Control and Methodology*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course teaches the theories and practices of local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation. The Student will review anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency procedures associated with local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Each student will utilize critical thinking skills when selecting a type of local anesthetic, technique and indications for post-operative pain control while treating second year clinic patients
• Describe properties of specific anesthetic agents
• Medical emergency competencies will be reviewed in class discussion, videos and activities
• Interpretation skills will be utilized when reviewing each patient’s medical history, vital signs, and assessments gathered before delivery of anesthetic
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when indicating the need for Nitrous Oxide sedation in a patient’s dental hygiene care plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of head and neck anatomy
• Documentation skills will be reviewed after delivering local anesthesia or nitrous oxide

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies