Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
COURSE NUMBER: 516
Credit Hours:
4 Hour(s)
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Participants in this course will be introduced to information essential to diagnose and respond to adult medical emergencies in oral healthcare settings. Special emphasis is placed on factors to be considered in risk-assessment, recognizing...
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Overview
Participants in this course will be introduced to information essential to diagnose and respond to adult medical emergencies in oral healthcare settings. Special emphasis is placed on factors to be considered in risk-assessment, recognizing medical emergencies that are immediately life-threatening and must be acted upon promptly (e.g., cardiac arrest); and those problems that, while not immediately life-threatening, require timely stabilization (e.g., hypoglycemia).
Participants in this course will be introduced to information essential to diagnose and respond to adult medical emergencies in oral healthcare settings. Special emphasis is placed on factors to be considered in risk-assessment, recognizing medical emergencies that are immediately life-threatening and must be acted upon promptly (e.g., cardiac arrest); and those problems that, while not immediately life-threatening, require timely stabilization (e.g., hypoglycemia).
Intended Audience:
Office Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 15, 2016
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Sep 14, 2019
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
Discuss factors to consider in the risk stratification of patients with systemic diseases.Discuss essential elements of being prepared for a medical emergency in the oral healthcare setting.Recognize signs and symptoms and formulate a diagnosis for an emerging perioperative problem.Initiate timely action to stabilize the patient before emergency medical services arrive.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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