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 i-gels and Laryngeal Mask Airways
• Respiratory and cardiac support using aspirators, supplementary oxygen therapy, bag and mask ventilation
• Use of drugs including Aspirin, Adrenaline, Salbutamol, Glyceraltrinitrate and Glucose
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator and pulse oximetry 

Dental Emergency Kits

For more information about the kits, please contact Cynergex Group. Full training should be undertaken before use. The kits have been developed in accordance with the NSW and VIC Department of Health guidelines.

Exercises are included throughout the course leading to assessment and certification.

Topics include

• CPR training
• Defibrillation
• Advanced resuscitation
• Oxygen equipment in resuscitation
• Drug protocols
• Assessment of emergency conditions

Designed For

The course is available to dentists and their staff (including administration staff) on a space available basis.