Indications and contradictions of Minimal and Moderate Sedation 

Properly select, evaluate and assess patients. 

Patient assessment in the preoperative phase to best evaluate for patient suitability for sedation

The importance of patient assessment in the operative and post-operative phases including evaluating depth of sedation

Appropriately manage adverse events/reactions including utilizing proper airway management

Pharmacology of relevant medications along with risk-mitigating techniques

RCDSO standards and record keeping.