ALL COURSES INCLUDE

• Syllabus and Data CD with all Course Materials
• Comprehensive Certification Competency Manual
• Certification Application with Post Test and Answer Sheet
• Sample Monitoring Record
• Sample PACU Discharge Record
• Sample Informed Consent By
• 8 Continuing Education Credits
• Intra-Operative Biorhythmic Music CD

1. Discuss the differences between minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia.
2. State 4 objectives/goals of sedation.
3. Identify your institution’s policy regarding care of the patient undergoing sedation.
4. Demonstrate care for the patient during pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases of sedation.
5. List the drugs, routes, and dosages for the drugs commonly used in moderate sedation.
6. Discuss antidotes (dosage, side effects, indications) for commonly used drugs with sedation.
7. Describe signs and symptoms of partial and complete airway obstruction.
8. Demonstrate interventions to correct partial and complete airway obstruction.
9. Identify side effects and contraindications to medications that have the potential to suppress a patient’s protective reflexes and respirations.
10. Discuss the significance of utilizing the ASA classification during pre/post procedural pediatric and adult assessment.
11. Integrate age-specific principles into care of the pediatric and geriatric patient undergoing moderate sedation.
12. Document clearly, completely, and according to established standards, policies and instructions.
13. Administer moderate sedation safely.
14. Effectively manage complications which might arise during moderate sedation.

• CD Syllabus, Competency Manual and Review Exam
• Subliminal Bio-Rhythmic Music CD for Intra-op Listening to Improve patient outcome   
• Each application requires a copy of professional license and current ACLS or PALS
• Certification is available to RNs, MDs and PAs
• LPN's and Respiratory Therapists may take the workshop for CEU's only and Receive a Certificate Participation
• 1-year free membership in the American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses (AAMSN)

ACCOMMODATIONS
The Conference is located at Healthy Visions Wellness Center Oak Ridge, TN. A written confirmation will be sent with area hotel accommodations, flight information and directions to the Center.

REFUND POLICY
A $25 administration fee will be charged for all refunds. Telephone cancellations will be honored up to 5 business days before the meeting begins. Substitutions will be accepted, but must meet the ACLS, RN registration requirement.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION
In the event of a cancellation for any reason, but not limited to, registration response, strikes, acts of God, etc the liability of Healthy Visions shall be limited to full refund of registration fee.


Fee: $175.00 Early Bird (If paid 30 days prior to course start date)
$200.00 regular tuition

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Moderate Sedation Certification for Nurses

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Michael R. "Ron" Eslinger
CAPT, USN, NC, RETIRED
RN, CRNA, APN, MA
Course Director

Ron Eslinger, Captain USN Nurse Corps Retired.  His positions included Chief CRNA and Assistant Department Head. He was Assistant Officer and Chief Nurse on the Navy Hospital Ship USNS Mercy. He also served as Officer-in-Charge Branch Medical Clinic, Parris Island, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Director of Patient Services and Senior Executive Nurse Beaufort Navy Hospital.

Ron was instrumental in the development of the IV Conscious Sedation Certification Training for five Navy Hospitals.  He is currently owner of Healthy Visions Wellness Center, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.