Goal and Objective/ Competency and Proficiency/or Program Requirement | Didactic Instruction | Clinical Experience | Evaluation Mechanism(s) |
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body and its response to the various pharmacologic agents used in anxiety and pain control | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology and clinical medicine related to disease of the human body and effects of various pharmacological agents used in anxiety and pain control when these conditions are present | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in evaluating, selecting and determining the potential response and risk associated with various forms of anxiety and pain control modalities based on patients’ physiological and psychological factors | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in patient preparation for sedation/anesthesia, including pre-operative and post-operative instructions and informed consent/assent | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in the use of anesthesia-related equipment for the delivery of anesthesia, patient monitoring, and emergency management | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in the administration of local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, as well as in psychological management and behavior modification as they relate to anxiety and pain control in dentistry | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in the use of anesthesia-related equipment for the delivery of anesthesia, patient monitoring, and emergency management | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in the administration of local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, as well as in psychological management and behavior modification as they relate to anxiety and pain control in dentistry | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Proficient in managing perioperative emergencies and complications related to anxiety and pain control procedures, including the immediate establishment of an airway and maintenance of ventilation and circulation | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Competent in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of acute pain related to the head and neck region | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain related to the head and neck region | See Appendix W for lecture material and information on chronic pain clinic | Clinical experience through rotation in the pain clinic | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current literature pertaining to dental anesthesiology | Journal Club Medical/Dental | | Discussions with resident and participation in journal clubs |
Applied biomedical sciences foundational to dental anesthesiology | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Physical diagnosis and evaluation | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Behavioral medicine | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Methods of anxiety and pain control | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Complications and emergencies | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Pain management | The dental anesthesia residents must participate in a comprehensive lecture schedule with their physician colleagues. Appendix I contains the lecture schedule. | Clinical experience will be achieved through multiple clinical rotations | Tests on lecture material Observation by attending Competency Based Evals 360 degree Evals End of rotation test oral/written |
Critical evaluation of literature | Journal Club Medical/Dental | | Discussions with resident and participation in journal clubs |
