Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MSP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the levels of the sedation continuum and indications suggesting a patient is deeper than intended.
Define the periprocedural nursing responsibilities and considerations for administering medications during moderate sedation.
Recall the preprocedural considerations and recommendations for monitoring patients receiving moderate sedation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Sedation Continuum
Levels of Sedation
Indications for Sedation and Analgesia
Primary Goal for Moderate Sedation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Considerations
Scope of Practice
Older Adults
Pediatric Patients
Review
Summary
Section 4: Preprocedural
Nursing Responsibility
Preprocedural Assessment
Airway Assessment
ASA Classification
Assessing Level of Consciousness
Baseline Aldrete Score
Fasting
Equipment Preparation
Review
Summary
Section 5: Medications
Drug Selection and Considerations
Benzodiazepines
Opioids
Propofol
Ketamine
Review
Summary
Section 6: Nursing Responsibilities
Patient Monitoring
Monitoring Level of Consciousness
Monitoring Ventilation and Oxygenation
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Post-sedation Monitoring
Discharge Criteria
Discharge Instruction and Education
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR
Brandy is a certified perioperative nurse with a background in both scrub and circulator roles across a variety of surgical specialties. She earned her BSN with summa cum laude honors from Capella University and has served as a Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. Her early clinical experience on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit shaped her commitment to patient-centered care and team collaboration. Throughout her career, she has contributed to hospital committees and process improvement efforts focused on safety, education, and quality outcomes. Brandy is passionate about creating practical, real-world education that helps clinicians feel supported in their work, build confidence in their skills, and continue delivering safe, effective care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.