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About the Course
This two-day course is designed to enhance healthcare providers’ understanding of the pharmacology, clinical effects, and applications of nitrous oxide in pediatric procedural sedation. Through interactive scenarios and observation of nitrous oxide administration during patient care, learners will gain insight into its appropriate and safe use. The course provides essential knowledge and core competencies to support effective sedation practices in children. It is tailored to meet the needs of experienced sedation providers seeking both didactic and simulation-based education and training.
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties:
- Patient care and procedural skills
- Medical knowledge
- Practice-based learning and improvement
- Provide patient/person-centered care
- Employ evidence-based practice
Interprofessional:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Communication
- Teams and Teamwork
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and advanced practice nurses.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Evaluate the pharmacology and clinical applications of nitrous oxide, including its advantages, disadvantages, efficacy, and potential adverse events.
- Identify the role of nitrous oxide in pediatric sedation.
- Explain the function and components of the delivery system used for nitrous oxide administration.
- Demonstrate proficiency in administering and monitoring nitrous oxide through hands-on practice with inhalation equipment in a clinical setting.
Agenda
September 10th & 11th | American Family Children’s Hospital | Madison, WI
Course Day 1
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Time | Location | Topic |
3:45 pm | 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 | Meet course assistant in the Lobby of the American Family Children’s Hospital and proceed to lecture. |
4:00-4:30 pm | AFCH 1335 | “Intro to Nitrous Oxide”
Didactic lecture by Dr. Juan Boriosi |
4:45-5:30 pm | AFCH 1335
| “Practical Use and Application of Nitrous”
Didactic lecture with nitrous machine demonstration by Dr. Juan Boriosi |
5:35-6:15 pm | Sedation Clinic | General orientation to the nitrous oxide delivery system. Supervised practice session by Dr. Juan Boriosi among course participants administering nitrous to each other. |
6:45 pm | 2840 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 | Casual Dinner* at Sa-Bai Thong Thai Cuisine
(*paid on own and optional) |
Course Day 2*
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Time | Location | Topic |
8:00 am | 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 | Meet course assistant in the Lobby of the American Family Children’s Hospital and proceed to lecture.
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8:15 am | Sedation Clinic | Attend the Diagnostic and Therapy Center morning huddle. |
8:15-1:00 pm | Sedation Clinic | Observation of Nitrous administration during patient care, simulated Nitrous scenarios, and Nitrous Oxide practical examination administered by Dr. Boriosi.
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1:00-1:30 pm | AFCH 1335 | Lunch on your own: Cafeteria - Floor 1, Farmers’ Market Café – AFCH Lobby |
1:30-2:00 pm | AFCH 1335 | Nitrous Oxide written multiple-choice exam |
2:00 pm | AFCH 1335 | Exam results, course feedback, and farewell |
*Schedule is subject to change based on clinic schedule of patients receiving nitrous
Planning Committee and Faculty Members
| Name | Role | Title/Affiliation |
| Juan P. Boriosi, MD | Faculty/Planner | Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Hanna Drake, RN | Planner | Emergency Department Nurse |
| Tricia Smith, NP | Planner | Nurse Practitioner Division of Critical Care, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
| Name | Role | Financial Relationship Disclosure | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
Juan Boriosi | Committee Chair/Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Hanna Drake | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Tricia Smith | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements | |
Accreditation Logos | Accreditation Statements |
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 7.25 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP. | |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hours. ANCC pharmacotherapeutic hours will be calculated and awarded as appropriate. | |
 | American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.725 CEUs or 7.25 hours. | |
A minimum passing score of 80% on the written exam is required to receive CME credit.
Available Credit
- 7.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.25 ANCC Contact Hours
- 7.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.25 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Questions
For questions about registration, please email [email protected]. For general questions, please contact Mikayla Mindiola at [email protected].
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request.