This course aims to educate dental professionals on the following topics:
- Understanding Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
- Prevalence of Heart Attacks in the UK
- Risk Factors for Heart Attacks
- Complications Following a Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
- First Aid Treatment for a Heart Attack: Resuscitation Council Guidelines
- Patient Transfer to Hospital from Primary Dental Care
By completing this course, dental professionals will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and provide immediate first aid treatment while following Resuscitation Council Guidelines. They will also understand the importance of patient transfer to a hospital from primary dental care and will be able to identify access points and patient removal routes. Additionally, they will be aware of the prevalence, risk factors, and complications of heart attacks, which will enable them to provide better care to patients who may be at risk.
