This hands-on course leads to certification in Advanced Life Support for dentists and staff. The training is designed to provide the practitioner and their support staff with a simple algorithm for the management of medical emergencies within the practice.

Participants will learn about the most common life-threatening medical conditions, how to recognise them and how to conduct a quick and accurate clinical assessment and lead the practice team in providing effective treatment.

Equipment training will include:

• Airway management using advanced airway devices
• Respiratory and cardiac support using supplementary oxygen therapy, bag and mask ventilation
• Use of drugs including Aspirin, Adrenaline, Salbutamol, Glyceryl trinitrate and Glucose
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator and Pulse Oximetry
• Scenario exercises are used throughout the course for assessment and certification.

Topics include...

• Team based approach
• Latest Science and techniques
• Assessment of emergency conditions and patient status
• CPR training
• Advanced resuscitation techniques
• Oxygen in medical emergencies
• Airway devices
• Drug ptotocols
• What to include in your emergency kit

This course is available to the whole dental team.