Anesthesia Education & Safety Foundation, Inc. (AESF) |
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Quality, Anesthesia
Continuing Education Programs for the Discerning Dental Practitioner! |
How AESF Provides
Technical Assistance to Course Participants:
AESF uses innovative techniques and productive learning interactions to help participants overcome technical obstacles before, during and after a course is completed. At the end of every year, AESF implements a strategy to provide technical assistance in a variety of methodologies, including: 1. Databases 2. Online-based technical assistance 3. Individual online technology training sessions 4. Technical assistance dialogue by e-mail 5. Webinars and virtual technical assistance 6. Website FAQ information During a program, AESF uses help desk solutions and other forms of placing a participant with an individual to resolve a problem or to provide advice, as follows: 1. Using automated information systems, for example frequently-asked-question (FAQ) databases 2. Using proactive training and accommodations regarding equipment and software 3. Using instructional and curriculum support, by means of observational interaction between the instructor and participant Frequently Asked Questions regarding
technical assistance: Will
I get a link to log in? You
will be sent the invite (link) several times.
It will say “Webex meeting invitation:
(program title) webcast, site opens at 5:00pm, start at 5:30 pm David
Canfield is inviting you to a scheduled Webex
meeting What
if I don’t get the invitation? If
you cannot find the invitation, check your junk file. Also, you can call me at (214) 384-0796 and
I can resend it. What
if the link isn’t working? If
the “Join meeting” tab isn’t working, contact me and I will resend the
invite. If it still isn’t working, the
URL is included in the invite where you can access the meeting. There are 6 options provided in the
invitation to access the meeting. What
if I’m having difficulty logging in? There
are typically two reasons. 1. If you have a MAC, it will occasionally
fail to load. If you have a spinning
icon or it say setting up meeting, but has no result in about 5 minutes, then
shut down and re-boot the system. This
will usually solve the problem. 2.
The program says you need to download the Webex
app. There is a link and it downloads
easily. Then access to the meeting can
be made. Do
I need to download any software? Generally
there is no need to download any software. Occasionally
Webex will say there is a need for a software
download. A link is provided at that
time Is
there an additional cost to download software? There
is no cost for the software. How
do I ask questions during the program? Asking
questions is an extremely important component of the program. Several avenues
are provided. 1. Text messaging me at (214) 384-0796. 2.
There is a chat icon where messages can be sent. If you use this, make sure I get the
question. 3. I have the system set where you can unmute
your microphone. This is the most
efficient method because you know I get the question AND everyone else can
hear it. This is my preferred method. Do
I have access to the program after it is over? I
record the programs. You will be provided a link (upon request) to access it
in the future if you wish to. What
if I’m not able to get to a computer? A
phone number is provided to access the program via your phone. This may only provide audio. You will be sent notes prior to the program
so you can visualize the program if you are only doing audio. This
is helpful in that occasionally schedules get altered, so you can still gain
access to the program. How
do you know I’m attending the program? When
you log in, I will see an icon with your sign in. If you sign in with your name, then I will
know you are there. If you sign in
with some other title, I will ask you to identify yourself. I
will have check in at various times to confirm current attendance where you
will either send a text, chat, or unmute your microphone to answer the roll
call. This is extremely important for compliance. If
you are unable to communicate by either of these methods, let me know prior
to the program and we will determine a way to verify attendance. What
operating systems are supported? Webex supports
IOS. Windows desktop, MAC, Web Browser, Android How
do I access from windows, MAC, IOS, Android or Phone? The
link below provides detailed instructions with graphics for each type of
system
Can I do a test session prior to the program? Yes. You can access Webex to do a
test log in session prior to the program.
It will allow you to access sound and video, provide a download (if
needed), etc.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT (214) 384-0796 – Dr. David Canfield |
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How to Register for Any Sedation Program |
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You may select main categories at
the top of each page or click on course locations on the left of the main
page, or click on any "Upcoming Programs" seen below |
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Once viewing a specific course,
print and fill out the registration form for that course |
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Mail,
E-Mail or Call |
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Either MAIL the form to
AESF, 14742 FM 981, Blue Ridge, Texas 75424; or E-Mail (see below); or CALL Dr. Canfield at 214-384-0796
for credit card phone registrations. |
Now Available: High-Risk and Pediatric Sedation
Courses
These courses are designed to meet TSBDE rule 110.16
(High-Risk Patients) and 110.17 (Pediatric Sedation Patients)These hybrid programs (combining online and lecture) will be
conducted with a hands-on. Course prerequisites include: 1) abiding by strict
and current guidelines for attending and completing
all AESF sedation education programs (no exceptions), and 2) American
Heart Association (AHA) ACLS online (for the
High-Risk course) or American Heart Association (AHA)
PALS online (for the Pediatric Sedation course) and clinical
components MUST be current. ONLY practitioners
who meet the previous two guidelines AND whose
credentials are approved by Dr. Canfield, will be allowed to attend
the programs.
Click here for any of our
upcoming Nitrous Oxide certification programs for Dentists! Click here for our upcoming
Level 1 Initial Sedation program for Dentists! |
Click here for a Generic Registration Form to register for any program
Click here for our online Level 1 or Level 2 Enteral Sedation Permit Renewal Modules
Virginia
Webcasts are available. ACLS or PALS
Renewal with Level 2 Sedation Renewal. Please call us at 214-384-0796 for
details.
*****Please note that if training materials have been provided for
an individual course, then a full refund will not be made for cancellation.****
*One of the lecture days for these courses is conducted with the participant taking the online module. Please contact Dr. Canfield at 214-384-0796 to obtain access to the recording and instructions.
**These are conducted as combination ONLINE and WEBCAST programs using Webex meeting software. Contact Dr. Canfield at 214-384-0796 to obtain access to the telecast and instructions
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Dr. David Canfield CE Director |
>Dental Anesthesiologist (Certificate- 2 year residency in General Anesthesia) >Private practice-Diversified Anesthesia for Dentistry providing office based anesthesia services (33 years) >Anesthesia, AEGD Residency Veterans Administration Hospital >Advisory Board, Collin County College School of Dental Hygiene >Former Consultant and Anesthesia Provider, Department of Aging and Disability Services, State of Texas (institutionalized mentally handicapped) >Fellow in General Anesthesia, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology >Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology >Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology; Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist >Continuing Education to medical and dental practitioners and staff >Over 33 years as an anesthesia educator and director of numerous educational programs and teaching at all levels |
How
to Register for a Program
e-mail us at sedationce@aol.com