This course has been designed to teach dental professionals about the following topics:
- Importance of resuscitation training for cardiac arrest
- Responsibilities in medical emergency preparedness for dental practices
- Resuscitation council UK guidance for primary dental care
- General dental council guidance on medical emergencies
- Care quality commission guidance for dental practices
- Assessment of suspected cardiac arrest
- How to perform CPR, chest compressions and rescue breaths
- Using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to save lives
- Placing someone in the recovery position
- Patient transfer to hospital from dental care facility
- Resuscitation council UK guidelines
- Understanding DNACPR decisions for dental healthcare providers
- CQC requirements for emergency drugs and equipment in primary care dental services
- BNF recommendations for medical emergencies in dental practice
- Resuscitation council UK minimum equipment recommendations for medical emergencies in primary dental care
- Quality assurance and audit of medical emergencies in dental practice
By completing this course, dental professionals will be able to recognise and manage cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies that may occur in dental practice. They will also learn the necessary resuscitation skills, as well as the guidelines and requirements for medical emergency preparedness and equipment. This knowledge can help dental professionals provide better care for their patients in emergency situations and contribute to better overall patient outcomes.
