Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

DA 1828 Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Course Information

Course information
Course Number DA 1828
Course Title Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Description Nitrous Oxide Sedation is designed to provide fundamental knowledge, elements, purposes, and uses of Nitrous Oxide sedation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant. (Prerequisites: DA 1814, HLTH 1950, HLTH 1952, CPR must be valid throughout course.)
Total Credits 1
Total Hours 24
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 0.5 Credits, 12 Hours
Lab 0.5 Credits, 12 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: DA 1814
Prerequisite: HLTH 1950 CPR - CPR must be valid throughout course.
Prerequisite: HLTH 1952 First Aid

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Explain pain and anxiety management, terminology, history, and evolution
  2. Discuss nitrous oxide analgesic equipment and armamentarium
  3. Demonstrate nitrous oxide analgesic
  4. Describe special consideration issues
  5. Apply Blood-borne Pathogens Standards

SCC Accessibility Statement

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