SedateUK is developing and promoting a series of sedationists training courses to provide basic as well as increasingly advanced skills and competencies required for the administration of procedural sedation for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
The competency based courses are designed using best practice and evidence base. These enable the participants to competently and confidently:
- effectively adhere to regulatory and evidence based guidelines,
- prepare patients for procedural sedation,
- administer sedation safely,
- monitor sedated patients,
- appropriately respond to emergency situations,
- and recover patients completely ready for discharge.
SedateUK’s panel of trainers are highly trained leaders in sedation practice and techniques. Trainers impart the science and art of safe effective procedural sedation using a series of key note sessions and lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions, skills teaching and assessment in key sedation domains, and simulation.
Safe Sedation Course – Part 1
The Safe Sedation Course – Part 1 is aimed at non anaesthetist doctors, dentists, paramedics, operating department practitioners, physician assistants and nurses working in sedation relevant disciplines.
It consists of the theoretical knowledge needed to improve sedation practice. Learning outcomes include:
- preparation and administration of sedation using a structured approach;
- monitoring a sedated patient;
- managing complications and safe discharge post sedation.
Candidates will be eligible to attend the Safe Sedation Course – Part 2 to complete the practical part of the training and receive a certificate awarded with CPD credits by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Royal College of Nursing.
Safe Sedation Course – Part 2
This course is aimed at non anaesthetist doctors, dentists, paramedics, operating department practitioners, physician assistants and nurses working in sedation relevant disciplines.
All participants must hold a professional healthcare qualification, advanced or immediate life support training, IV cannulation and airway management training. Other healthcare providers not covered in the groups above or with a particular interest in sedation will be considered on a case by case basis.
Candidates must complete the Safe Sedation Course – Part 1 before attending the Safe Sedation Course – Part 2.
Learning outcomes include:
- preparation and administration of sedation using a structured approach;
- delivering standardised techniques in patients undergoing sedation;
- monitoring the sedated patient;
- managing complications and emergency situations;
- and performing effectively as part of the sedation team.
This course is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (6 CPD Credits) and Royal College of Nursing (8 CPD Credits). You will receive an accredited certificate upon completion.
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2023 Course Dates
- 4th February
- 4th March
- 15th April
- 13th May
- 17th June
- 22nd July
- 9th September
- 21st October
- 18th November
When registering, you will be notified whether you are joining the morning session (09:00-14:00) or afternoon session (14:00-19:00). To register for Part 2 – Safe Sedation Course, please click the link below:
Safe Sedation Champion Course – NEW!
This course prepares a sedation practitioner who has undergone the Safe Sedation Course Part 1 and 2, to the role of safe sedation lead/champion to manage a team of sedation practitioners and prepare the department to meet sedation compliance requirements.
- Professional framework of sedation leads
- Roles and responsibilities of Sedation Committee
- Implementing Compliance & Clinical governance
- Establishing SedationProtocol
- Supporting staff to develop sedation skills
- Logbook & Audit sedation
- Managing sedation related clinical incidents
IV Cannulation Practice (ICP)
This half day course is available only to the attendees of the Safe Sedation Course. It provides all the skills and knowledge to safely carry out peripheral intravenous cannulation, including opportunities to practice inserting the cannula in different simulated arms.
This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who have limited or no previous experience of cannulation, looking to learn the cannulation skills necessary to administer conscious intravenous sedation.
If you are attending the Safe Sedation Course Part 2, you must have prior IV cannulation competency. You can also schedule this to be done on the same day as the sedation training.