First Aid: Practice Requirements

Course Details

• This course outlines practice requirements for first aid equipment and administration. 
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The aim of this course is to ensure dental professionals understand the requirements for first aid administration and equipment.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Create their own first aid risk assessment.
• Confidently conduct a first aid risk assessment.
• Understand practice responsibilities for first aid.
• Outline hazards within a dental environment.
• Complete appropriate documentation following an incident.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The importance of risk assessments and how to undertake these assessments.
• The responsibility for first aid arrangements.
• Potential hazards in a dental environment.
• Appropriate documentation to be completed following an incident.

GDC Development Outcomes

C,D

Topics covered