Local Anaesthetic for DCPs (NW160617U)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectAnaesthesia
DescriptionAnaesthetic courses for DCPs
Additional information

As part of this course delegates will have to complete a portfolio demonstrating the safe administration of 10 infiltrations and 10 ID Blocks under the direct supervision of a GDC registered dentist

VenueGreater Manchester DCP School, Salford - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeFriday 17 June 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerDavid Young  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£30.00
Aims

To provide DCP delegates with the skills and knowledge to allow them to administer safe local anaesthesia to patients

Objectives

Delegates will cover areas below

  • Pharmacology
  • Anatomy
  • Topical LA
  • Vasoconstrictors
  • Clinical techniques
  • Paediatric LA
Learning outcomes

At the end of the course delegates will be

  • Aware of the types of local anaesthetic used by DCPs in practice
  • Understand the selection process and safe use of LA by DCPs
  • Able to recognise the potential complications of local anesthesia
  • Understand the local anatomy and physiology relevant to the administration of LA
  • Provide safe LA to patients