Use of Local Anaesthetics & Prescription only Medicines (NW171115D)

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SubjectAnaesthesia
DescriptionThis lecture style will give you a better understanding of the basic pharmacology related to administrating local anaesthesia and the possible side effects/complications associated with administration , there will also be an update on exemptions for PoMs including the "subscribe to prescribe" campaign
Additional information

Registration is from 6pm

VenueMANDEC, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 15 November 2017, 18:30 to 20:30
LecturersDr Fiona Sandom MBE & David Young  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours2:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

An Update on the use of local Anaesthetics by dental hygienists and therapists:

An update on exemptions for PoMs;

Learning outcomes
  • understand the ways LA can be used by Dental hygienists and therapists 
  • describe the relevant anatomy and understand the basic pharmacology related to LA administration
  • describe the side effects and complications associated with local anaesthetics administration 
  • to  understand the mechanisms by which medicines ca be supplied and administered 
  • to update the audience on how the case of need is progressing to apply for exemptions for certain PoMs form requiring a prescription
  • to be aware of the progress being made by NHS England , BADT and BSDHT to build a case of need to apply for exemptions 
  • be aware of how the audience can help towards building the case of need 
  • appreciate the time frame of the project 
  • comprehend the training that will be required if the project is successful