Nitrous oxide review and refresher

Speaker: Jennifer Suminski, CPhT, RDH, MS
Education method: Lecture
Course type: Self-study, on-demand
Prerequisites: None
Sponsor(s): None
Conflict of interest: None
Course provider: DentalToaster Study Club

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For the everyday RDH

Why this course?

This course is great for those who are preparing to take the nitrous oxide examination, or who want to have a refresher on the topic.
This course is composed of written material you can follow along with the videos that explain in detail the various aspects of nitrous oxide that you need to know as a clinician.

Dear Toasties,

This is one of the BEST courses on Nitrous Oxide courses that you may be able to find. We designed this course with the everyday RDH in mind. We carefully review the most important topics that are relevant to you.

If you are considering pursuing education in Nitrous Oxide, try this introduction course first!

Course description

This course is designed for those who are preparing to take the nitrous oxide examination, or who want to have a refresher on the topic.

It is composed of written material you can follow along with the videos that explain in detail the various aspects of nitrous oxide that you need to know as a clinician.
Objectives

1) Concepts & management of pain & anxiety

2) Anatomy & physiology of respiration

3) Pharmacology of nitrous oxide

4) Medical assessment of the patient prior to using nitrous oxide

5) Administration of nitrous oxide

6) Management of complications & medical emergencies

7) Postoperative care of the patient

Jennifer Suminski, CPhT, RDH, MS

As an educator Jennifer strives to bring awareness to the oral/systemic link and importance of inter professional collaboration. Jennifer is a past president of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and moved to Maryland to pursue teaching in the dental hygiene program at Hagerstown Community College in 2015. Jennifer is also a nationally certified and state licensed pharmacy technician.

She loves that she is able to combine her two passions to advocate for total personal wellness, access to care, and increased health literacy in the community. In her spare time, Jennifer likes to travel, try new restaurants, and spend time with friends and family (especially spoiling her two nephews).