Medical Emergencies – Theory (CORE) & (CQC) (PO261011)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
DescriptionMedical emergencies in the dental setting are rare but, all members of the dental team must have a sound understanding of the theory behind emergency management so that they can deal quickly with uncommon but potentially tragic events.
Additional informationThis medical emergency course meets the General Dental Council requirements for Continuing Professional Development and complements basic life support training (BLS). It also meets the standards set out in the Resuscitation Council guidelines for clinical standards and training. The session will focus on the THEORETICAL knowledge surrounding the recognition and treatment of common medical emergencies in dentistry.

Medical emergencies covered:

• Cardiac arrest
• Angina
• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• Hypoglycaemia
• Anaphylaxis
• Faints.

Delegates are reminded that every registrant with the GDC, or any member of the dental team, should also undergo practical training in first aid and basic life support annually in order to comply with Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981.

Attending this course will also provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with some of the requirements of CQC outcome 4: care and welfare of people who use services, CQC outcome 9: management of medicines, CQC outcome 10: safety and suitability of premises, CQC outcome 11: safety, availability and suitability of equipment, CQC outcome 12: requirements relating to workers, CQC outcome 13: staffing, CQC outcome 14: supporting workers and CQC outcome 21: records.

The course is intended for the entire practice team: Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists, Nurses, Practice Managers, Receptionists, Business Managers, Clinical Dental Technicians, Dental Technicians.
VenueDental Academy, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 26 October 2011, 17:45 to 21:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:30
Cost£10.00
Aims
  1. To identify the signs and symptoms and manage medical emergencies in dentistry
  2. To discuss initial treatment for each emergency and demonstrate how to assess an ill patient by using the ABCDE approach
  3. To understand the theory surrounding the recognition and treatment of common medical emergencies in dental practice
  4. To understand the appropriate medications that can be administered and know when it is appropriate to call an ambulance