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Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Course — 14 Hours of CE March 19–20, 2027

Join the Washington Dental Anesthesia Academy on March 19–20, 2027, for 14 hours of CE designed to fulfill the pediatric sedation training component of WAC 246-817-765. With Special Guest Speaker, pediatric emergency medicine physician Tavis Dickerson-Young, MD, this course covers pediatric screening, monitoring, sedation safety, and hands-on emergency rescue. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.

  • March 19–20, 2027
  • J.A.AVOTS Dental Education Center & ZBLC LAB, 12006 98th Ave NE ste 200, Kirkland, WA 98034
  • 8AM-5PM Both Days
  • Original price was: $3,000.00.Current price is: $2,500.00.

Dr. Tavis Dickerson-Young, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Strengthen your approach to pediatric sedation with two days of practical education focused on patient screening, monitoring, anesthesia safety, and emergency rescue.

This course is designed to satisfy the 14-hour pediatric sedation training component required by WAC 246-817-765 and address pediatric sedation continuing education requirements under WAC 246-817-773. It is intended for dentists pursuing pediatric sedation endorsement training or completing CE for an existing endorsement.

We’re pleased to welcome special guest instructor Dr. Tavis Dickerson-Young, MD, a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Seattle. Dr. Dickerson-Young will help teach the course alongside Michael Mielniczek, CRNA, and James Prince, CRNA, bringing his experience caring for children in the emergency department to discussions of pediatric assessment, recognition of complications, and emergency management.

Together, the instructors will connect pediatric sedation principles with practical decisions in the dental office—from identifying patient risk before treatment to recognizing deterioration and responding effectively.

Course topics include:

  • Pediatric anatomy and physiology: Understand the differences that affect sedation, airway management, and patient safety.
  • Patient screening and evaluation: Identify medical history findings and risk factors that influence sedation planning.
  • Pediatric behavioral management: Review approaches to supporting children during sedation and treatment.
  • Sedation medications: Discuss pediatric drug selection, dosages, and routes of administration.
  • Nitrous oxide and medication combinations: Review considerations when combining nitrous oxide with other sedating medications.
  • Patient monitoring: Recognize changes in ventilation, oxygenation, and clinical condition.
  • Immobilization and documentation: Address appropriate use of immobilization devices and clinical recordkeeping.
  • Complication prevention and emergency rescue: Strengthen recognition and management of sedation complications.
  • Hands-on training and simulation: Practice pediatric emergency response and rescue skills.

 

Breakfast and lunch are included on both days.

Complete both days to earn 14 hours of continuing education and build practical skills to support safer pediatric sedation in your office.