Theory of Medical Emergencies (PO110315)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore - Medical Emergencies
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. This THEORY course meets the annual GDC requirements for CPD in medical emergencies and complements practical BLS training.
Additional informationThis course is suitable for the entire practice team.

Nicky Bartholomew RDN FHEA, GDC 108759 qualified as a Dental Nurse in 1983. Since then Nicky has worked in a variety of specialist settings including children’s dental services, special needs dental care, and in orthodontic practice. She has also worked in general practice, community dental services and at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham. Until recently Nicky was a Dental Care Professional Tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, helping students to gain their qualifications in dentistry. She left to join a specialist orthodontic practice in Chichester. Nicky is an inspirational teacher and now lectures at postgraduate level across Wessex.
VenueQuAD Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 March 2015, 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. Be able to prevent and manage medical emergencies in the dental practice
  2. Know how to assess an ill patient
  3. Have learned the initial treatment for each emergency
  4. Know about the appropriate medications that can be administered by dental practice staff