What will I learn?

 

​This Dental Immediate Life Support course is aimed at Registered Dental Nurses and Dentists who provide conscious sedation within their practice. Linked to the Standards for Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care 2015.​

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​Topics covered in the Immediate Life Support for Dental Practices course:

 

​​​​Planning for Resuscitation (adults and children)
Human Factors affecting emergency management
Assessing an unwell patient
Basic Life Support for adults and children
Use of AED
Management of Anaphylaxis and Medical Emergencies

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Pre-requisites

 

​The practical elements of this course are essential, as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. You must be physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course.

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​Assessment and Certification

 

​You will be continually assessed throughout the course by one of our qualified trainers. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate valid for one year and stating that the course qualifies for 6 points of Verifiable CPD in line with GDC guidelines. 

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On-site training room requirements

 

​It is recommended that the room size should be approximately 20 x 30 feet for a full 12-person course. The room should be large enough to seat all candidates comfortably in a semicircle formation. The floor space in the centre should be clean and uncluttered, as this will be used for the practical parts of the course. The trainer will also require a flip chart, if one is available.

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