Introduction to NHS Module 7 – Managing Medical Emergencies and Medically Compromised Patients (INWIN241014)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to educate participants about skills required for routine dental treatment of patients whose systemic condition presents significant health risk, and to outline the crisis management should a medically emergency arise. Topics covered will include: * Aspects of general medicine and surgery which are of relevance to dental practice * Commonly prescribed drugs * General and local anaesthesia, sedation and management considerations in the dental patient with systemic disease * Working with external providers to provide best care for the medically compromised patient * Management of medical emergencies in the dental practice. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking FTE. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. James Wise BDS (Lond) LDS RCS (Eng) MFGDP (UK) MGDS RCS (Eng) FFGDP (UK), GDC 56232 is a GDP with an expansive CV - 6 years as a Board Member for the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), Divisional and National Seat; Vice Chair FGDP (UK) Finance Committee, past Chair External Affairs Committee, past Vice Chair External Affairs, Examinations; Member BSGDS; Part-time Private Practice (own); Postgraduate Lecturer for 4 Deaneries; Examiner for the Diploma in Clinical Dental Technolog
Additional informationy and Tutor for Diploma in Restorative Dentistry FGDP (UK). He is passionate about dentistry and his interests include removable prosthodontics, dental technology, restorative dentistry and teaching.

Alex Ireson has been an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) since 2002 and a Resuscitation Officer since 2008. She is an Advanced Life Support Provider, Immediate Life Support Instructor and has PTLLS. Alex is currently a Resuscitation Officer at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she teaches resuscitation and attends cardiac and medical emergencies calls. Alex is also an ODP at Spire Southampton Hospital where she practices anaesthetics, scrub and recovery.
VenueHealth Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 24 October 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£12.00
Aims
  1. Be able to describe the management of patients with medical conditions commonly encountered in primary care
  2. Be able to identify patients who should be referred for treatment in the hospital setting
  3. Be able to prevent and manage medical emergencies in the dental practice