Medical emergencies can occur in the Dental practice at any time. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular "hands on" training to ensure Dentist and their teams remain current (ada.org.au). 

This comprehensive course has been created specifically for the dental practice and covers the most common medical emergencies in the dental practice including syncope (fainting), chest pain, hypoglycaemia, seizures, choking, asthma, anaphylaxis and stroke. Training includes advanced airway management skills and the use of first line emergency drugs.

Utilising best practice guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and a combination of online and simulation-based training, learners will also complete annual Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training. 

Staff will gain knowledge and confidence through the use of a clear, structured and methodical primary assessment approach to the recognition and treatment of the acutely ill patient.

As a medical emergency requires a highly co-ordinated team-based approach this course also teaches Crisis Resource Management (CRM) including preparation, team work, communication & leadership through the use of simulation-based training.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Perform CPR on an adult including use of the AED and placing the casualty in the recover position
Perform CPR on an infant 
Manage a patient with syncope (fainting) 
Manage an airway emergency - choking, asthma & anaphylaxis 
Manage a patient with chest pain
Manage a patient with hypoglycaemia 
Manage a patient having a seizure 

Theory Assessment:
Learners will complete an online theory assessment 

Entry Requirements:
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical assessments, including 2 minutes of CPR. 

Online study:
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/pre-course studies. 

Non-accredited Medical Emergencies in a Dental Pratice

This certificate does not require renewal