This web based online sedation course has been developed and is presented by an anesthesiologists with over 25 years of clinical experience.
It is appropriate for providers who are involved in the administration, management, monitoring or recovery of sedated patients.
Course consist of 8 video modules that are approximately 1 hour each (total run time of 8:50:21) after viewing each module a 10 question examination will be available and a passing score of 80% will be required to proceed, material will be available for reveiw until an 80% score or better is acheived.
Upon completion of veiwing all sedation presentation modules and all examinations a verification form can be printed for CE credit. All information will be stored in database for a 2 year period that can be accessed by registered users at any time.
Online Sedation Course Modules are as follows:
Module # 1 is offered for FREE!
•Module # 1: Culture of Safety - video run time 1:00:20, exam 00:10:00. Total 1:10:20
◦Goals of Sedation
◦The Continuim
◦Anesthesia Standards
◦Analysis
◦Safety
◦Legislation
◦Compliance


•Module # 2: Assessment- video run time 0:56:00, exam 00:10:00. Total 1:06:00
◦Risks
◦Patient Assessments
◦ASA Classification
◦Addiction
◦Obesity


•Module # 3: Sedation- video run time 1:02:30, exeam 00:10:00. Total 01:12:30
◦Arousal
◦Sleep System
◦Sedatives
◦Continuim of Sedation
◦Depth of Sedation
◦Sedation Scales


•Module # 4: Pain & Phobia- video run time 1:17:32, exam 00:10:00. Total 01:27:32
◦Neuronal Pathways
◦Receptor Sites
◦Narcotics
◦Opiates & Benzodiazepines
◦Case Scenarios


•Module # 5: Management & Monitoring- video run time 1:06:15. exam 00:10:00. Total 01:16:15
◦Oxygen Consumption of the Brain
◦Desaturation
◦Airway & Ventalation
◦Respiratory Control
◦Gas Exchange
◦Monitoring Equipment


•Module # 6: Adverse Events- video run time 01:07:34, exam 00:10:00. Total 01:17:34
◦Awareness
◦Respiratory Depression
◦Airway Management
◦Laryngospasm
◦Bronchospasm
◦Disrythmias
◦Interventions
◦Reversal Agents
◦Complications


•Module # 7: Pharmacology - video run time 0:50:34, exam 00:10:00. Total 01:00:34
◦Pharmacodynamics
◦Effects of Sedatives
◦Dose Responses
◦Drug Combinations
◦Synergistic Effects
◦Propofol
◦Continous Techniques
◦Oral Agents
◦Case Scenario


•Module # 8: Recovery & Discharge - video run time 0:29:36, exam time 00:10:00. Total 00:39:36
◦Principles of Recovery
◦Recovery Area
◦Discharge Criteria
◦Preventing Complications
◦Check lists & Sedation Scales and Scores
◦Avoiding Resedation
◦Follow Up
◦Quality Assurance


Total video run times 8:50:21, exams 1:20:00 Total 9:50:21.

"Culture of Safety" module is offered at no charge and may be viewed by clicking here (registration required)

Nurse & Assistant / Monitoring Staff subscriptions are $279.00

To register and participate with full access: Click here

This activity is eligible for 9 hours of continuing education credit.

Nursing Sedation CEU Course Online

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