Safe Dental Sedation Parts 1 and 2 (SedateUK)

SedateUK's combined course is for dental teams learning single-drug intravenous moderate sedation for adults. Part 1 supplies the theory through e-learning; Part 2 uses high-fidelity simulation to practise structured sedation care.

The content follows patient preparation and administration, monitoring, recognition of complications, emergency response and discharge. Simulation also addresses working effectively within the sedation team. A completion certificate follows both parts.

Learning and progression

Part one covers preparation, structured administration of single-drug intravenous sedation, monitoring, complications and discharge. Part two applies this learning through high-fidelity simulation.

Completion of both parts is followed by supervised clinical cases before independent practice in a new technique. SedateUK directs trainees to an approved supervisor, a logbook and documented sign-off of satisfactory clinical experience. Immediate Life Support is required. Cannulation training is also needed for practice and can be arranged alongside the course if necessary.