Theory of Medical Emergencies (BA19092016)

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. 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.
Joanne Davidson - Joanne has been a Registered Nurse since 1990, gaining experience working with both medical and surgical patients during that time. The main bulk of her career has been spent working on cardiac units, looking after patients with a variety of acute and chronic heart conditions. She has been a Resuscitation Officer at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital for the last ten years, and regularly instructs on Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS & ALS courses.


VenueARK Centre, Basingstoke  View details
Date & timeMonday 19 September 2016, 17:30 to 20:30
LecturerJoanne Davidson  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£25.00
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