This is to certify that
Has successfully completed the following online course:
on
I confirm that the information provided on this certificate is full and accurate
This course qualifies for 2 hours of verifiable CPD
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Certificate for CPR, AED and Medical Emergencies
for Dental Professionals
Aims
To enable learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in medical emergencies, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Objective
To help the learner recognise and manage the variety of medical emergencies that may arise both within and outside the Dental Practice, including cardiac arrest and the principles of CPR in line Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.
Anticipated learning outcomes
The learner will:
- know of and understand the various medical emergencies that might arise in and out of dental practice including cardiac arrest, choking, myocardial infarction, angina, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, fainting and epilepsy
- recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of medical emergencies
- know about and be able to undertake their management including the use of emergency equipment and drugs
- know about and understand the importance of teamwork in the ABCDE Approach to managing medical emergencies
- know how to minimise the risks of a medical emergency for individual patients
- through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients