This instructional unit provides the participant with an awareness of the indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide use, a working knowledge of the equipment, an understanding of the procedure for administrating nitrous oxide analgesia, and prepares the participant to monitor nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia.
Minimum number of total hours for expanded function: Didactic hours: 2 Lab hours: 1 hour in the office where RDH/RDA is employed Minimum number of patient experiences: Clinical/Patient 5 patient experiences in the dental office under observational supervision
Continuing Education Units: 5 (2hrs didactic and 3 hrs. laboratory/clinical)