Course topics will include:

Dental Training College's Managing Patient Emergencies Effectively Course is split into five key units:

Unit 1: Identifying Common Dental Emergencies

• Recognising Signs and Symptoms: Understanding the indicators of different dental emergencies.
• Common Scenarios: Understanding common emergencies, such as fractures, avulsions, and severe infections.
• Emergency Preparedness: Ensuring your team knows what to look for and how to respond swiftly.

Unit 2: Assessing Emergency Situations

• Initial Assessment Protocols: Steps for quickly evaluating the severity of the emergency.
• Triage Techniques: Prioritizing care based on the urgency of the situation.
• Patient History: Gathering relevant patient information to inform emergency care decisions.

Unit 3: Coordinating Team Efforts

• Effective Communication: Ensuring clear and concise communication among team members during emergencies.
• Role Assignments: Defining team roles and responsibilities in emergency situations.
• Drills and Simulations: Conducting regular emergency drills to improve team readiness and response.

Unit 4: Implementing Emergency Protocols

• Developing Protocols: Creating comprehensive emergency protocols tailored to your practice.
• Training and Education: Providing ongoing training for your team on emergency procedures.
• Equipment Readiness: Ensuring all emergency equipment is available, functional, and accessible.

Unit 5: Maintaining Patient Calm and Comfort

• Reassurance Techniques: Methods for calming anxious patients during emergencies.
• Communication Strategies: Keeping patients informed and reassured throughout the emergency.
• Post-Emergency Care: Providing follow-up care and support to patients after the emergency has been managed.

 

Although there is no specified time limit, we do recommended completing as soon as possible in order to get the most out of the course.

You can start as soon as your enrolment is processed and you receive your course pack (typically within 3 -5 days).

This is a distance-learning course with tutor support included; learners will be provided with a hard copy of course materials, which will be typically received within 3 -5 days of enrolment.

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Simply enrol onto the course by clicking the Buy it Now button at the top of the page.

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Once enrolled we will send you a confirmation email which will contain the expected date which you will receive delivery of your Course Pack (typically within 3-5 working days).

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On delivery of your Course Pack you can begin the course. Remember with us distance learning doesn’t mean that you are on your own, you'll have a tutor on hand for support if needed.

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Once completed, if an assessment is a requirement of the course, send us an email, and we'll send it to you.

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Congratulations, you've completed the course. We'll send you your certificate of achievement upon request.