Parenteral Conscious Sedation Course Schedule
We are proud to offer IV sedation dentistry courses to clinicians to help them understand safe and effective methods of administering anesthesia. It is our mission to help clinicians respond rapidly and appropriately to urgencies and emergencies that may arise whenever sedation in any form is administered. We offer a convenient class schedule that teaches a wide array of helpful tips and skills to make your patients feel comfortable and safe in your practice.
Below we list our schedule to inform our students of the different times and teachers. If you are interested in receiving an IV conscious sedation certification, we encourage you to sign up for our intravenous conscious sedation classes. Contact Dr. Joe Portale at (201) 945-5777 or Cell: (201)723-4679 with any questions you may have regarding our training courses and schedule. We are happy to help you feel confident in your decision to learn more about sedation and IV courses.
Presented by ASAASD at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Monday
08:00am – 09:00am
INTRODUCTION & REGISTRATION – Dr. Hillel Ephros & Dr. Joe Portale
09:00am – 11:00am
PRE-ANESTHESIA EVALUATION – Dr. Richard Szumita
11:00am – 12:00pm
ANESTHESIA TREATMENT PLANNING – Dr. Richard Szumita
12:00pm – 01:00pm
LUNCH : Monitoring Equipment Presentation
1:00pm – 2:30pm
ORAL SEDATION – Dr. Joe Portale
2:30pm – 5:00pm
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN DEEP SEDATION – Dr. Robert DeFalco
Tuesday
08:00am – 09:00am
RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DENTISTS USING SEDATION – Frank Rivera, Director, Risk Management
09:00am – 10:30am
INTRODUCTION TO IV SEDATION: MONITORING, AGENTS & TECHNIQUES – Dr. Hillel Ephros
10:30am – Noon
INHALATION (N20) AND OTHER ROUTES OF SEDATION – Dr. Hillel Ephros
12:00pm – 1:00pm
LUNCH
1:00pm – 3:00pm
OPIOIDS: RISKS, BENEFITS AND ISSUES – Dr. Hillel Ephros
This presentation reviews the use of opioids for sedation and pain management and includes a discussion of contemporary issues related to opioid use, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The content is consistent with NJ State Board Statute 45:6-10.2a.
3:00pm – 5:00pm
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT: Anesthesia Standards – Dr. Markley
Wednesday
08:00am – 10:00am
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES – Dr. Hillel Ephros
10:00am – 11:00 pm
ANESTHESIA EMERGENCIES / ANESTHESIA M&M – Dr. Hillel Ephros
11:00am – 12:00pm
INTRODUCTION TO EHT EKG / DYSRHTHMIA – Dr. Hillel Ephros
12:00pm – 01:00pm
LUNCH
1:00pm – 2:30pm
PEDIATRIC SEDATION – Dr. Yasmi Crystal
2:30pm – 05:00pm
PHARMACOLOGY OF SEDATION AGENTS – Dr. Seth Landa
Thursday
07:00am – 08:00am
VENIPUNCTURE – Dr. Robert DeFalco
8:00am – 9:00am
VENIPUNCTURE LAB – Dr. Joe Portale
9:00am – 10:00am
INTRODUCTION TO OMS CLINIC – Faculty
10:00am – 11:30am
MANAGEMENT OF THE PEDIATRIC PARIENT – Dr. H. DeSimone
11:30am – 12:00pm
LUNCH
12:00pm – 2:15pm
ALTERNATE FORMS OF SEDATION, ACUPUNCTURE & ACUPRESSURE – Dr. Dominic Lu
2:30pm – 3:30pm
CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGY AND MONITORING – Dr. Pam Upadya
3:30pm – 5:00pm
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY & MONTIORING – Dr. Pam Upadya
Friday
7:00am – 8:00am
POST-OP NAUSEA AND VOMITING – Dr. Hillel Ephros
8:00am – 9:00am
NON-PHARMACOLOGIC BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION – Dr. R. Korwin
9:00am – Noon
Clinical Cases Observation and Discussion
Noon – 1:00pm – Make up lecture if needed TBA
LUNCH
1:00pm – 5:00pm
SIMULATION LAB – Faculty and Sim Lab Staff
WEEKEND: ACLS Saturday and Sunday
Monday
7 AM Sedation Cases – Dr. Portale, Monitor
Noon – 1 IV Solutions – Dr. R. Szumita
1 PM – 3:30PM OR Clinic continued – Dr. Crystal
3:30PM-5 PM Benzodiazepines – Dr.Hillel Ehpros
Tuesday
7 AM Sedation Cases – Dr. A. Crystal, Monitor
Noon – 1 Integrating sedation into your dental practice – Dr. J. Gaspari
1 PM OR Clinic continued
3:30 – 5 PM Managing difficult cases with an anesthesiologist – Dr. J. Mendia
Wednesday
7 AM Sedation Cases – monitor TBA
Noon – 1 Reversal Agents – Dr. M. Blitz
1 PM OR/clinic continued
4:00 PM Case reviews /M&M – Dr. H. Ephros, Dr. R. Szumita
Thursday
7 – 8 AM Drug interactions – Dr. Michael Erlichman
8 AM Sedation Cases
Noon – 1 Final examination – program review –Dr. Hillel Ephros
1 PM Sedation Cases
4 – 5 PM TBA
6 PM Dinner/lecture – TBA – Dr. S. Landa/Faculty
Friday
7 AM How to prepare your office for sedation – Dr. Joe Portale
8 AM Sedation Cases
1 PM Emergency drugs and an upgraded kit for the sedation practice, new proposed guidelines – Dr. Hillel Ephros
1:30 PM Wrap up and review – Dr. Joe Portale, Dr. Dominic Lu & Dr. Hillel Ephros
Dismissal by 2 PM is anticipated. For travelers departing from Newark Liberty Airport, please book flights home scheduled to depart no sooner than 5 PM on the final day to allow adequate time for travel to the airport and the required 1.5 – 2 hours for check-in and security.