Theory of Medical Emergencies (SO070314AAA)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionAll members of the dental team must have a sound understanding of the theory behind medical emergency management so they can deal quickly with uncommon but potentially tragic events.
Additional informationThis course meets the annual GDC requirement for CPD in medical emergencies and complements practical BLS training.

Nicky Bartholomew, RDN FHEA, GDC 108759 – has over 25 years of experience in the dental profession. Her roles have included Specialist Orthodontic Nurse and then Senior Dental Nurse within local Community Dental Services, during which time she helped to set up the first Dental Access Centre in the Portsmouth area. Nicky is an inspirational tutor and was winner of the DCP Teacher of the Year Award at the DDU Educational Awards of 2009. She is also a member of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and a registered HSE instructor and assessor.


This course is intended for the entire practice team.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 7 March 2014, 13:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£5.00
Aims
  1. Delegates will appreciate the importance of taking a medical history from each patient, and the potential legal implications of not doing so
  2. Delegates will know the causes, signs and symptoms of the most common medical emergencies likely to happen in the dental workplace
  3. Delegates will know the actions to be taken should a medical emergency arise
  4. Delegates will know the information which must be recorded if a medical emergency arises