Sedation Courses

From novice to expert sedation practitioners

Safe Sedation Part 1
(e-learning)

The Safe Sedation Course Part 1 (e-learning) is aimed at non-anaesthetist doctors, dentists, paramedics, operating department practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare professionals 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.

£45 + VAT

Safe Sedation Part 2 (Practical simulation in London)

The Safe Sedation Course Part 2 (Practical simulation in London) is aimed at healthcare professionals who have completed the Safe Sedation Part 2.

All participants must hold a professional healthcare qualification and advanced or immediate life support training.

IV cannulation training is also required. If you need it, it can be provided on the same day as the sedation course.

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 Nursing (8 CPD Credits) and Royal College of Anaesthetists (4 CPD Credits). You will receive an accredited certificate upon completion.

RCN-accredited
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2025 Course dates:
  • 25 January (London)
  • 22 February (London)
  • 8 March (Manchester)
  • 5 April (London)
  • 10 May (London)
  • 17 May (Manchester)
  • 21 June (London)
  • 19 July (London)
  • 6 September (London)
  • 4 October (Manchester)
  • 11 October (London)
  • 15 November (London)
£495 + VAT

Safe Sedation Part 2 (Practical simulation at your venue)

The SedateUK team can deliver the Safe Sedation Course Part 2 at your venue. Register your interest below to check your eligibility. 

Safe Dental Sedation Course

The Safe Dental Sedation Course is aimed at Dentists and Dental Nurses. It provides the knowledge and skills required to practice IV moderate sedation for dental procedures in adults.

  • Part 1 (e-learning): includes the theory of safe sedation
  • Part 2 (face to face): includes the practical component, using high fidelity simulation.

2025 Course dates:

  • 25 January (London)
  • 22 February (London)
  • 8 March (Manchester)
  • 5 April (London)
  • 10 May (London)
  • 17 May (Manchester)
  • 21 June (London)
  • 19 July (London)
  • 6 September (London)
  • 4 October (Manchester)
  • 11 October (London)
  • 15 November (London)

Once completed both Part 1 and Part 2, attendees receive a certificate of completion. Course accredited by IACSD/STAC.

In order to proceed to Independent Clinical Practice, practitioners who have learnt a new technique should obtain evidence of satisfactory completion of the required number of supervised clinical cases for the newly learnt sedation technique(s) by a STAC approved Supervisor.

£540 + VAT

Safe Sedation Champion/Lead

The Safe Sedation Lead/Champion online 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.

  1. Professional framework of sedation leads
  2. Roles and responsibilities of Sedation Committee
  3. Implementing Compliance & Clinical governance
    • Establishing SedationProtocol
    • Supporting staff to develop sedation skills
    • Logbook & Audit sedation
    • Managing sedation related clinical incidents

The course live online, between 18:00-19:30.

2025 Course dates:

  • 12th February
  • 14th May
  • 10th September
  • 12th November
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£195 + VAT

Safe Sedation Trainer

The Safe Sedation Trainer course is aimed at hospitals/clinics that want to deliver the Safe Sedation Course in their venue, using SedateUK’s materials and certifications. Register your interest below to check your eligibility.

IV Cannulation Course

The IV Cannulation Course is a half day course available only to the attendees of the Safe Sedation Course Part 2. 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.

£50 + VAT

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