2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 3

Published: 24/02/2021

Procedural Sedation

Stage learning outcome

  • Delivers safe and effective procedural sedation independently

 

Key capabilities A to D

A

Delivers procedural sedation for all patients in all settings

B

Evaluates the suitability of sedation for a procedure for a given patient, and formulates an alternative strategy when necessary

C Evaluates and manages the issues posed by provision of sedation in remote sites outside the hospital
D Describes local and national guidelines regarding sedation practice outside the operating theatre

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training in appropriate cases eg ophthalmic surgery, trauma, dentistry, endoscopy, intensive care, cardioversion.
Personal activities and reflections:
  • contribution to safe sedation training across hospital
  • involvement with writing local guidelines relating to sedation.

Suggested supervision level

  • 4 - should be able to manage independently with no supervisor involvement (although should inform consultant supervisor as appropriate to local protocols).

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Perioperative Medicine and Health Promotion
  • Intensive Care