"The trainers are great and engaging, all healthcare professionals. A fantastic course for our team's CPD and great equipment. Very easy process, will be booking for our annual medical emergencies training in future."
Practice Manager, The Dental Practice, London
Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
This hands-on training session is designed specifically for dental teams and covers everything required to meet CQC expectations and General Dental Council (GDC) CPD requirements for medical emergency preparedness in the dental setting.
Note: Looking to stay emergency ready? We also provide an annual dental training package - providing you with three annual instructor led medical emergency scenario based training sessions, once every 3 months - in addition to your medical emergencies training once annually. Contact us by email to find out more on bookings@firstlinetraining.co.uk.
Course Duration: 3 Hours (Annual Refresher)
Who Should Attend?
Recommended annually for all clinical staff as per Resuscitation Council UK, General Dental Council and British Dental Association (BDA) guidelines. The course is suitable for:
- Dentists
- Dental Nurses
- Dental Hygienists
- Dental Therapists
- Dental Technicians
- Clinical Dental Technicians
- Orthodontic Therapists
- Receptionists and Support Staff
Course Content:
This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in handling medical emergencies in the dental practice, including:
CPR / Basic Life Support (Adult & Paediatric)
- Primary Survey & Assessment
- Pulse Points & Vital Signs
- CPR Techniques (Hands-on Practice)
- Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defribrillator)
- Choking Management
- Recovery Position
- Airway Management and Ventilation (Including use of Adjuncts and BVM use)
Managing Common Medical Emergencies in Dentistry and Emergency Drugs
- Anaphylaxis (+ Adrenaline Auto Injector Use)
- Asthma Attacks
- Hypoglycaemia
- Epileptic Seizures
- Syncope (Fainting)
- Cardiac Emerhgencoes (Angina & Myocardial Infarction)
- Stroke & FAST Assessment
Emergency Preparedness for Dental Settings
- Roles & Responsibilities of Team Members
- Calling for Help & Effective Handovers to EMS
Assessment & Certification:
Continuous practical assessment by the instructor. On successful completion, participants will receive:
- Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice Certificate
(Valid for 1 year, meeting professional CPD requirements)
Note: We have condensed our 'Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice' training course to be suitable for experienced healthcare professionals’ CPD, and those that surround them. You will receive a CPD-certified certificate on completion, however if you require an accredited basic life support certificate in addition - courses will be four hours, rather than three to meet the awarding bodies qualification requirements. Please contact our team to discuss if you require specifically accredited certicicates.
Why do this course?
Certificate & course aligns with:
Resuscitation Council UK guidelines: recommends annual BLS updates
GDC CPD guidance: expects regular CPD on medical emergencies
CQC: expects all staff to be competent and current in emergency care, this course meets their requirements
Additional Information:
✔ No prior first aid experience required
✔ Course materials and a medical emergencies handbook provided
✔ A range of real life dental medical emergency scenarios for you to practice with as a team
✔ Hands-on training with mannequins, mock medications, and first aid equipment
✔ Trainer can check your practice medical emergencies equipment and drugs to help with evidence for CQC
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and ability to respond effectively to medical emergency situations, helping to create a safer clinic.
What to expect on the day?
General introductions, get to know your trainer for the day
3 hours of training on your site (fit in a lunch break, or after hours)
Plenty of real-life examples to work through
You will receive a GDC recognised, enhanced CPD accredited certificate on completion (course counts for 3 hours of CPD)
How to book
You can book in a time that is suitable for your team by clicking the 'book now' button on this page.
If you need any assistance, there isn't a suitable date or if you have any questions feel free to contact our team on 020 8050 8860.
Three hour CPD certified course
£495 Fixed Price (Up to 12 Attendees)
Questions? Contact Us
Courses bookable after hours (5pm - 8pm) and will be delivered in person at your practice. If you require another time (e.g. daytime slots) please contact us on bookings@firstlinetraining.co.uk.
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Pay it in 3 Monthly Installments
We run regular courses at our training centre in Tottenham Hale, London. To book contact our team on:
bookings@firstlinetraining.co.uk
See what you will receive on completion
Alongside your certificate, you will also receive a 'breakdown of learning' to evidence your CPD correctly .