Oral and Nitrous Oxide Sedation Course FAQs
Sedation is a procedure authorized by the RCDSO. You must be registered with and authorized by the RCDSO to administer sedation.
Must have at least current within one year Healthcare BLS and recently completed a course successfully that fulfills the requirements RCDSO’s standards of practice (revised in November, 2018).
Actively participate in both lecture and seminar sessions. Achieve a score of 80% on two multiple-choice didactic evaluations. Achieve a score of “meets expectations” on both hands-on evaluations. Demonstrate understanding in appropriate implications and patient safety.
No. Dentists must have RCDSO authorization to provide sedation. To do so, dentists must apply to the RCDSO. Requirements include:
- Completion of the application form.
- Submission of certificate of course completion.
- Proof of active at least BLS/CPR certification.
- Paying the required fee.
Part of the process of completing the application is to designate if you are applying for a visiting or non-visiting permit.
Non-visiting permit: The provider will not bring equipment with them; it will be provided by the facility.
Dentists must designate at which facility moderate sedation will be performed. Regardless of having a visiting or non-visiting moderate sedation authorization permit, the facility must also have a facility permit. This can be either:
Type A facilities: House all sedation equipment and drugs, suitable for non-visiting authorization permit holders.
Non-visiting permit: The provider will not bring equipment with them; it will be provided by the facility.
Dentists must designate at which facility moderate sedation will be performed. Regardless of having a visiting or non-visiting moderate sedation authorization permit, the facility must also have a facility permit. This can be either:
- Type A (OM or greater) permit
- Type B permit
Type A facilities: House all sedation equipment and drugs, suitable for non-visiting authorization permit holders.
IV Moderate Sedation Course FAQs
1. Who can provide IV moderate sedation in Ontario?
Those with Authorization from the RCDSO.
2. Who can get Authorization to provide IV moderate sedation in Ontario?
Dentists who qualify to administer deep sedation and general anesthesia (Dentist Anesthesiologists and OMFS). Dentists in good standing with a current RCDSO general or specialty license who also:
- Have successfully completed a course on IV moderate sedation that fulfills the new standards of practice from November 2018 RCDSO.
- Hold a current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- IV moderate sedation is not permitted for individuals under 12 unless the provider holds a deep sedation and general anesthesia license.
3. Does this course fulfill the RCDSO training requirements?
Yes. This course meets and exceeds the RCDSO standards of practice from November 2018.
4. Why choose this course?
Specifically designed for Ontario dentists with expert instruction, practical sedation techniques, and real-world discussions with specialists.
5. What does this course look like?
First 3 days: Lecture-heavy sessions; Next 2 days: ACLS training; Day 6: Clinical setting participation; Last 4 days: IV moderate sedation administration.
6. What IV moderate sedation am I taught?
Training focuses on Midazolam IV moderate sedation, in keeping with RCDSO standards.
7. What do I need to take this course?
Active CPR certification and an active general or specialty license with the RCDSO in good standing.
8. What does successful completion of the course look like?
Active participation, scoring 80%+ on evaluations, meeting ACLS certification requirements.
9. What happens when I complete the course?
Receive 90 Core 2 CE hours and a certification of completion for the RCDSO application.
10. Can I provide IV moderate sedation right away?
No. Authorization from the RCDSO is required, involving an application process and certification submissions.