EFDA: Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Analgesia with a Dental Patient (online)

This online course provides students with an awareness of the indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide use, a working knowledge of the equipment, an understanding of the procedure for administering nitrous oxide analgesia, and preparation to monitor nitrous oxide analgesia inhalation in a dental office. Coursework is completed online through directed text readings along with evaluation measures and completion of laboratory and clinical skills within the student's dental office under the supervision of a dentist. The applicant must be currently employed in a dental office where this function is conducted. This course may be taken independently or with the full EFDA Grad or Non-Grad course. Upon acceptance into this course, the student will be emailed information on scheduling a required orientation meeting with the instructor. Once the orientation is complete, the student will be approved to begin the coursework and they will have 6-months to complete the readings, evaluation measures, and clinical documentation sheets. Orientation must be completed within 4 weeks of registration. There will be on-line quizzes and a final test required to complete the course. Iowa Dental Board-approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded along with a certificate of completion.