DFT Liverpool - Intermediate Life Support (NW171006FLVN)

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Airway Assesment Form Assessment Form
Canditate ResponsibilitiesFP84
ILS Evaluation Form ILS Paper 2 Canditate Copy
ILS Programme

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SubjectDFT Liverpool Programme
DescriptionNo description given
Additional information

Discussion, role play

VenueCrowne Plaza Hotel - Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeFriday 6 October 2017, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerDave Edwards  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicMedical Emergencies
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The ILS course teaches the knowledge and skills to:

  • identify the causes and promote the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest
  • recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE approach
  • undertake the skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and /or AED) and simple airway manoeuvres
  • utilise non-technical skills to facilitate initial leadership and effective team membership
Objectives

Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS provider certificate, which is valid for one year. The ILS course is recognised for up to 5 continuing professional development (CPD) points.

Learning outcomes

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

  • All the skills to property 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 resuscitatory equipment