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Conscious Sedation in Dentistry

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Duration
1 year
Start
March 2025
Delivery
Blended learning

If you are an experienced dentist, this part-time course will give you the skills to use conscious sedation safely and effectively.

Why study with us

  • Our conscious sedation course complies with national standards.
  • It covers all aspects of inhalation and intravenous sedation, as well as anxiety and behaviour management.
  • You will complete at least 20 supervised clinical cases at our Dental Clinic.
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What you'll do

  • Blended learning means you can complete this course while working in primary dental care.
  • You will be able to learn online, covering topics at your own pace.
  • You will gain the clinical experience you need to become a safe sedation practitioner.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Our facilities

Dental Clinic

Entry requirements

You will need full GDC registration, an enhanced DBS and occupational health checks. You will also need to have indemnity.

You will need to complete an application form, personal statement and attend a virtual interview before you're accepted onto the course. There are a limited number of places available.

  • Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Surgeon
  • A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health check is required for this course
  • Be registered with a defence union
  • Have indemnity insurance cover at an appropriate level for the practice of Conscious Sedation
  • Hold a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease (Hepatitis B)
  • Students will need to have completed Immediate Life Support in line with national guidelines. This will be offered at UCLan as a CPD course. Alternative arrangements by external providers could be made for ILS
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent)
  • Competency may be demonstrated by qualification, accreditation of prior learning or separate University assessment
  • All suitable applicants will be interviewed remotely. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions

This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Part-time£8,000 per candidate
2025/26
UK
Part-time£8,400 per candidate

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page