DF Therapist Scheme - Dental Medical Emergency incorporating Emergency First Aid at Work (NW150701DFThN)

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Therapist

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.

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.