CPR and AED with Medical Emergencies

3PD hours

This course is delivered in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines for Medical Emergencies and Resuscitation in General Dental Practice. Every member of every Dental Practice is responsible for putting patients’ interests first. It’s important to recognise this responsibility, and to ensure that everyone is equipped with the skills required to deal with any medical emergency which may arise.

Description

This training session covers Basic Life Support (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator training and the immediate management of other Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice, such as:

Myocardial infarction (Heart attack)
Angina
Stroke
Faint
Seizures
Anaphylaxis
Diabetes
Asthma
Choking.

Course objectives

To understand the various medical emergencies that might arise both in the dental chair and in dental practice.
To recognise the signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies.
To act proficiently and to work as a team in the crisis management of medical emergencies whatever your job role.
To know how to reduce the risk of a medical emergency occurring in known patients.

Suitable for: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Nurses, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students, Receptionists

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