Hands-on CPR and Medical Emergency Update (IOW180613)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionAs per GDC guidelines, all members of the dental team must undergo training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so they can quickly and effectively respond to any medical emergency in the dental setting. This session will focus on the theoretical knowledge surrounding the management of the sick casualty and ‘hands on’ CPR techniques.
Additional informationThe course will include:
•The theory surrounding the recognition and management of common medical emergencies in the dental practice
•The ABCDE approach
•‘Hands-on’ practical session in Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques, including the use and application of automated external defibrillators
•Emergency drug protocols.
This training is intended to supplement practice-based training, not replace it.

This course is for the entire practice team.

Richard Young is the Senior Resuscitation Officer for the Isle of Wight PCT and is responsible for providing first aid and basic life support training for all staff. He is a member of the Resuscitation Council UK and Lead Person for the clinical simulation group for the Island.
VenuePostgraduate Centre, IoW, Newport - Isle of Wight  View details
Date & timeTuesday 18 June 2013, 18:00 to 21:15
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£10.00
Aims
  1. To describe GDC and Resuscitation Council UK standards for clinical practice and training
  2. To describe the management of medical emergencies in the dental practice setting, including resuscitation equipment and emergency drug protocols
  3. To increase participants’ skills and confidence by providing ‘hands-on’ training in Basic Life Support for both adults and children
  4. To provide ‘hands-on’ training in the use and application of automated external defibrillators