Name: Sedation Matters - Conscious Sedation Course
Start: 2025-12-18T14:12:25+13:00
End: 2025-12-18T14:12:25+13:00
Location: Sedation Matters - Conscious Sedation Course

Through a blend of evidence-based education, practical demonstrations, and scenario-based learning, participants gain a deep understanding of their responsibilities within the sedation process. The course focuses on early recognition of deterioration, safe monitoring techniques, and effective emergency responses—ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Learning outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to: • Understand key anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology relevant to safe sedation. • Explain sedation levels, associated risks, and legal/ethical responsibilities. • Apply infection control and aseptic techniques during sedation procedures. • Monitor sedated patients using essential equipment (capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG, BP). • Recognize early signs of complications and respond effectively to emergencies. • Work confidently as part of a sedation team, maintaining situational awareness and patient advocacy.

Further information

Speaker

Mr Stuart Cooper Registered Nurse & Paramedic. NZRC CORE Advanced Instructor

Stuart has over 30 years of experience in acute care as an ICU and Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist and Critical Care Paramedic. He has worked across Australasia and Europe in hospital and pre-hospital settings, specialising as an instructor in advanced airway management and Rapid Sequence Induction. As a NZRC CORE Advanced Instructor, Stuart delivers advanced life support training to dental practices throughout the South Island.