Dental Medical Emergency, Incorporating first aid at work (NW141013Q)

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SubjectMedical Emergencies
Description* COURSE FULL* This course has been specifically developed to meet the needs of dental professionals and to comply with guidance from the CQC, Resuscitation Council and the GDC. At the end of the course, the candidate will be awarded an EFA first aid certificate, HSE approved to comply with the CQC recommendations and will also be awarded a certificate in the management of medical emergencies within the dental practice.
Additional information

The one-day Dental Medical Emergency first aid course is required by employers, where their Risk assessment has shown a need for appointed persons for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First aid) regulations. There is also additional guidance for example from the CQC,

UK resuscitation Council and the GDC.

This course is aimed at all practice staff. However, due to the additional components e.g. drug use, it is highly recommended for clinical staff. This bespoke course has been compiled with the need of dental professionals in mind and also focuses on medical emergencies and the use of emergency equipment within the practice including the use of drugs

Venue3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 13 October 2014, 08:45 to 16:00
LecturerDave Edwards  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicMedical Emergencies
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
Cost£55.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to educate delegates in the principles of First Aid and medical emergencies including:

Basic life support-Adult, Child & AED

Airway management & use of oxygen

Control of bleeding

Fractures

Causes of unconsciousness

Treatment of burns & scalds

Major/minor illnesses & the use of emergency drugs & IM injection technique

Risk assessments

Use of emergency equipment within the practice

Once trained, successful candidates will be deemed competent to carry out the duties of an Emergency First Aider at work in a dental practice known as ‘the appointed person’ for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. In addition, this course will also cover the use of emergency drugs and emergency equipment available in the dental practice.

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Once competence has been assessed and this qualification awarded, the candidate will have demonstrated:

All the skills to properly assess/diagnose major conditions & injuries

Management in a simulated environment treatment of a casualty with various medical conditions/emergencies & give appropriate treatment within the parameters of their knowledge & training until more skilled personnel assume responsibility

Team/scene management skills

Knowledge of appropriate drug use for medical emergencies

The safe & effective use of emergency resuscitation equipment