Duration 3 Hours

Valid for 1 Year

Nationwide Coverage

Course Overview

This annual hands-on training session is designed specifically for dental teams to help build and maintain confidence in the identification and management of common medical emergencies in the dental setting.

Training is led by qualified paramedics with extensive experience in emergency medical care.

Why Take This Course?

The certificate and course content align fully with:

• Resuscitation Council UK guidance (annual resuscitation updates)
• General Dental Council (GDC) expectations for regular CPD in medical emergencies
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements for staff competency and up-to-date emergency care training

"Our trainer was very knowledgable and had a great sense of humour. A fantastic course. Very easy process to organise. Certificates were issued very quickly. 10/10"

Practice Manager, The Dental Practice, Marylebone, London

Who Should Attend?

This annual hands-on training session is designed specifically for dental teams to help build and maintain confidence in the identification and management of common medical emergencies in the dental setting.

This course is suitable for:

• Dentists
• Dental Nurses
• Dental Hygeinists
• Dental Therapists
• Dental Technicians
• Clinical Dental Technicians
• Orthodontic Therapists
• Receptionists and Support Staff

Course Certificate (Sample)

Here is a sample of the CPD accredited certificate that you will receive on completion, as well as a duplicate mapped certificate using the General Denal Councils template:

Course Content

This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for managing medical emergencies in the dental practice.

Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (Adult)

• Primary survey and assessment
• Pulse points
• Recovery position
• Adult CPR techniques (hands-on practice)
• Safe use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Choking management (adult and paediatric)
• Airway management and ventilation (including adjuncts and BVM use)

Identifying and Managing Common Medical Emergencies in Dentistry (Including Dental Practice Emergency Drugs)

• Legal considerations and duty of care
• Emergency equipment
• Emergency drugs
• Vital signs
• Anaphylaxis (including adrenaline / auto-injector use)
• Asthma attacks
• Hypoglycaemia
• Epileptic seizures
• Syncope (fainting)
• Cardiac emergencies (angina and myocardial infarction)
• Stroke and FAST assessment

Emergency Preparedness for Dental Settings

• Roles and responsibilities of team members
• Calling for help and effective handovers to emergency medical services (SBAR)

Assessment and Certification

The course is continuously assessed by the instructor. On successful completion, participants will receive a Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice Certificate, valid for 1 year and meeting professional CPD requirements.

Additional Information

• No prior basic life support or emergency management experience required
• Course materials and a medical emergencies handbook provided
• Real-life dental medical emergency scenarios for team-based practice
• Hands-on training with mannequins, mock emergency drugs, and first aid equipment
• Instructor support to review your practice’s emergency equipment and drugs

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies, helping to create an overall safer dental practice.

What to Expect on the Day

Arrival: Introductions and meeting your trainer
‍Course Delivery: 3 hours of on-site training
‍Training Style: Interactive, engaging, real-life scenarios
‍Certification: Nationally recognised Enhanced CPD certificate
(3 hours of CPD)

Course Fees

The course is £110 /delegate, and is delivered on site at your dental practice, anywhere across the UK. You can click the 'Get an Instant Quotation' button, and tell us how many candidates and the training location to to get an instant price for the course.

How to Book

You can book a session at a time convenient for your team using the Get an Instant Quotation button on this page. Complete the form to get a quote, and you will get a link online to review available slots and schedule a suitable time for the course.

For assistance feel free to contact our course advisors team on 020 8050 0530.