immediate life support (FD39421)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental foundation training course
DescriptionBasic life support course covering requirements of a Dentist in General practice
VenueHoliday Inn Express Junction 25 M5, Taunton - Somerset  View details
Date & timeThursday 16 November 2023, 13:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Peter chell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleHands-on
CateringNone
Core topicMedical emergencies
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of the course is to cover the basic requirements of life support in a general dental practice and to give all participants the opportunity to practice basic life support 

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to cover

the ABC approach to recognising ‘at risk’ or critically ill patients. 

Initiate treatment of medical emergencies including asthma, anaphylaxis, cardiac

emergencies, epilepsy, hypoglycaemia and syncope. 

Identify airway obstructions and demonstrate the insertion of simple airway adjuncts.

Care for the unconscious patient. Safely administer oxygen. 

Carry out basic life support, both adult and paediatric. 

Participate in simulated medical emergencies and resuscitation.