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Standardized Training Optimizes Patient Outcomes
Committed to providing education and training to optimize patient outcomes, the Procedural Sedation for Adults and Pediatrics courses were developed in collaboration with ASA. These courses feature the most current science and evidence-based practices consistent with ASA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for safe sedation at a moderate level.
Comprehensive Curriculum Meets Regulatory Requirements
With a strong focus on patient safety and risk mitigation, these courses meet the moderate sedation standards and regulatory requirements as directed by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Optimize Student Learning
For experienced learners, a competency-based assessment allows for course completion in as little as 45 minutes. Complementary course material is available to support novice learners and remediation needs.
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Procedural Sedation
for Adults
The Red Cross Adult Procedural Sedation online course, developed in collaboration with the ASA, is designed for non-anesthesia healthcare professionals that provide moderate sedation. This course will provide competency-based education, based on the most current evidence-based practices and incorporating patient safety and regulatory standards prior to, during, and after moderate sedation administration.
Procedural Sedation
for Pediatrics
The Red Cross Pediatric Procedural Sedation online course, developed in collaboration with the ASA, is designed for non-anesthesia healthcare professionals that provide pediatric moderate sedation. This course will provide competency-based education, based on the most current evidence-based practices and incorporating patient safety and regulatory standards prior to, during, and after moderate sedation administration. This course content focuses on developmentally appropriate sedation care of the pediatric patient, from infancy through adolescence. Highly specialized patient populations such as the premature and newborn are outside of the scope of this course.