Advanced Life Support for Dentistry (Complete course)
AGD Course Number: 142-325789-0108
Course Subject: 142 - Medical Emergency Training and CPR (Electives)
Content Provider: Dr. Chris Rothman & Dr. John Roberson
Course Objectives: (Click for Show/Hide)
Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia
Discuss potential complications of drugs used in sedation and various forms of anesthesia (ie, over/under sedation, respiratory depression/cardiac airway, airway obstruction, etc.),
Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions,
Describe emergency equipment such Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Vital Sign Monitors, Airway adjuncts, etc.
Describe all contents within the emergency drug kit and know their uses
Demonstrate airway management and rescue techniques
Recognize and treat any potential medical emergency situations
Know how to administer medications via IV/IM/IO routes
Thorough understanding of medical emergency planning, documentation and implementation
Participate and become proficient at all Skills Stations
Patient physical and medical evaluation,
Overview of complications of sedation and anesthesia
Patient monitoring techniques
Review of anatomy of the airway,
Thorough review of Emergency Drug Kit developed for dentists
Thorough review of an Emergency Airway Kit for dentists
Review of emergency equipment needed within your office
Principals of airway management
Airway and emergency management algorithms
Review of office Medical Emergency Plan
Evaluation methods (written/online testing),
Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies
Review of medical emergency planning, implementation and documentation
Course Description: (Click for Show/Hide)
This course objectives will train, prepare and organize dentists and their staff to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent complications and emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia.
The Complete ALSD course has a total of 4.5 Hours of Video course content. An additional .5 CE credits will be granted for taking the post-test.
Credits: 5.0
Price: 199.00