Introduction to NHS Module 5 – Managing Medical Emergencies and Medically Compromised Patients (INWIN080515)

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.

Jane Carter joined the NHS in 1992 and worked for Hampshire Ambulance Service (now South Central) as a Paramedic. In 1999 she joined Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust where she worked as a Resuscitation Officer for 13 years. As a Resuscitation Officer, Jane was an Advanced Life Support Provider, European Paediatric Life Support Provider and Immediate Life Support Provider and Instructor. Jane is still registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (PA15948) and is co-director of Carterdavies - a Professional First Aid Training company that specialises in delivering training to Dental and GP surgeries. Jane gained her Certificate in Education in 2007 with the University of Portsmouth.
VenueHealth Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 8 May 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£13.00
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