The NSS course has three stages and is described in more detail in the e-learning:
Successful completion of all three stages of the NSS course leads to certification of completion of the NSS course (‘NSS certification’).
The National Safe Sedation (NSS) course was established in response to the publication of
‘Safe Sedation Practice for Healthcare Procedures. Standards and Guidance.’
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. October 2013
Subsequently endorsed by, ‘Safe sedation practice for healthcare procedures. An update.’
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. February 2021.
The Executive Summary of this publication highlighted that:
- research and audit have identified continued avoidable morbidity and mortality from sedation
- the single most common recurring theme resulting from avoidable morbidity and mortality from sedation is the lack of formal training for the appropriate administration of sedative drugs and prompt recognition and treatment of sedation-related complications
- the safety of sedation practice can only be improved through the insistence of formal accredited competency-based training for all healthcare workers using sedation
- it is the responsibility of all disciplines using sedation techniques to ensure that their trainees receive accredited training in sedation to a clearly defined national standard
- those continuing to be actively involved in administering sedation must be able to demonstrate continued competency through maintenance of an appropriate level of experience, and ongoing participation in relevant life-long learning/CPD programmes, now necessary for revalidation
The NSS course was set up with the support of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA).
The development of this website and the e-learning have been made possible by the generous support of Sir Simon Robey.
The NSS course is non-profit-making and is now managed independently of the RCoA. The RCoA continue to approve Stage 2 of the course for CPD (Stages 1 and 3 of the course are eligible for self‑directed learning).
The NSS course is open to all healthcare professionals whose work involves the provision of conscious sedation.
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