Course Details

• This course takes an in-depth look at the ABCDE approach to managing a medical emergency form recognising when your patient is deteriorating, taking steps to prevent them from getting worse and how to recognise when they have become a medical emergency
• You will be presented with a short presentation followed by an assessment.
• If you achieve 80% or more, you pass the course and will receive a printable certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment when you feel confident.

Aims

This course aims to equip learners with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the ABCDE approach to effectively managing medical emergencies. Participants will develop the necessary skills to promptly recognize signs of patient deterioration, implement preventive measures to mitigate further deterioration, and accurately identify situations requiring immediate medical intervention.

Objectives

 During this course learners will be able to discuss:

• Adult, child & infant CPR and choking.
• Automated external defibrillation
• Anaphylaxis; Recognition and first aid of seizures
• Acute asthma
• Hypoglycemia
• Chest pain & breathlessness and stroke
• Fainting and the recovery position
• Safe delivery of oxygen
• Recommended equipment for dental practice
• Useful documentation, handovers, referrals and debriefing
• What's new in resuscitation

Learning Outcomes

 By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in adult, child, and infant CPR techniques, as well as the appropriate response to choking incidents.
• Apply automated external defibrillation effectively in emergency situations.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and provide appropriate first aid measures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the recognition and first aid procedures for seizures.
• Respond appropriately to acute asthma episodes, including recognising symptoms and providing necessary assistance.
• Identify the signs of hypoglycemia and administer appropriate aid.
• Recognize and respond to chest pain, breathlessness, and stroke incidents, implementing appropriate emergency protocols.
• Apply the principles of first aid and the recovery position when assisting individuals who have fainted.
• Safely administer oxygen and understand the guidelines for its delivery in various scenarios.
• Identify and utilize recommended equipment for dental practices, ensuring a safe and efficient environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of useful documentation practices, effective handovers, referrals, and debriefing processes.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and techniques in resuscitation procedures.

GDC Development Outcome

A,B,C,D

Topics covered