Practical Basic Life Support Training (PO031214)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Medical Emergencies
DescriptionResuscitation Council (UK) Standards recommends dental professional update their practical basic life support skills at least annually. This hands-on course will focus on CPR techniques and management of the ill patient. It should complement practice-based training, not replace it.
Additional informationThis course is suitable for the entire practice team.

Nicky Bartholomew, RDN FHEA, GDC 108759 – Dental Nurse Tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, 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.

Please note refreshments are NOT provided on this course.
VenueQuAD Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 3 December 2014, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims
  1. Know how to manage and prevent a medical emergency
  2. Know how to use standard emergency drugs and medical equipment
  3. Have learned key signs and symptoms of common emergencies and how to assess an ill patient
  4. Have practised CPR for adults and children