Emergency First Aid at Work plus additions specifically written for dental professionals.

This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) needed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour First Aid course specifically tailored for dentists. The course covers the recovery position, choking, asthma, CPR, strokes and much more. This course does not seek to replace the practical element but allows you to undertake the online pre-learning at a time and place to suit you and then book onto a practical course if you need a regulated qualification.

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. This course is equivalent to 6 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real-life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however, this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, a qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life, in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course contents:

Action in an emergency

What to put in your first aid kit

Role of the first aider

The primary survey – how to help in an emergency

Danger

Response

Airway

Breathing

Medical emergencies in dental practice

Emergency drugs in dental practice

Storage of emergency drugs

Common medical emergencies in dental practices

Unresponsive and breathing

Recovery position

Secondary survey

Heart attack and angina

Unconscious and not breathing

Resuscitation

Choking

Asthma

Anaphylactic shock

Wounds and bleeding

Dressings

Embedded objects

Shock

Knocked out teeth

Internal bleeding

Eye injuries

Nose bleeds

Objects in nose

Objects in ears

Types of wounds

Fainting/Vasovagal Syncope

Adrenal insufficiency

Burns

Breaks, sprains and dislocations

Head injuries

Compression and concussion

Strokes and transischaemic Attacks

Fitting/seizures/convulsions

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First Aid for Dentists including 6 hours Verifiable Enhanced CPD