Moderate Sedation for Physicians & Licensed Independent Practitioners by Aurora Health Care

Moderate Sedation for Physicians & Licensed Independent Practitioners is organized by Aurora Health Care and will be held from Apr 01, 2016 - Apr 01, 2019. The target audience for this medical event is All medical and affiliate staff requesting moderate sedation privileges within the Aurora system.

Course Description:
This activity is intended to provide the education and information necessary for non-anesthesiologists to perform minimal or moderate sedation. The provider of minimal or moderate sedation should have the knowledge of the medications used, patient assessment and examinations, methods of caring for monitoring the patient throughout the procedure, identifying and treating potential complications. This program outlines how the participant can apply this knowledge to adequately and safely perform moderate sedation.

Course Objectives:
• Define the qualifications of personnel who perform and/or participate in procedural sedation.
• Understand the medications used for sedation including: actions, dosage, contraindications and reversal agents.
• Evaluate a patient for procedural sedation including assessment and eligibility criteria.
• Monitor and document observations of the patient during and after the procedure.
• Provide the support for patient during the procedure to avoid any complications.
• Identify complications of sedation and apply interventions to avoid adverse outcomes.
• Comply with the Aurora Health Care (AHC) policy requirements.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.