Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice Package

Our Immediate Life Support (ILS) Course is specifically designed for dental professionals involved in sedation or managing patients with complex medical needs.

This comprehensive training equips you with advanced lifesaving skills beyond Basic Life Support, meeting the highest standards set by the Resuscitation Council UK, General Dental Council (GDC), and CQC.

‍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.
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- Dentists (GDC-registered)
- Dental nurses and hygienists
- Orthodontists and therapists
- Sedation-trained staff
- Receptionists and support staff (optional but recommended)

Course Content:

‍This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in handling emergencies, including:

CPR / Basic Life Support (Adult & Paediatric)
- CPR techniques (hands-on practice)
- Safe use of an AED (automated external defibrillator)
- Choking management
- Recovery position and assessment
- Airway management and ventilation (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)
- Angina & myocardial infarction
- Stroke & FAST assessment

‍Emergency Preparedness for Dental Settings
- Roles & responsibilities of team members
- Calling for help handovers to EMS
- Emergency equipment familiarisation

‍Assessment & Certification:
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Continuous practical assessment by the instructor
On successful completion, participants will receive:
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- Medical Emergencies & CPR in the Dental Setting 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 - 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?
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Certificate & course aligns with:
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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
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Additional Information:

‍✔ No prior first aid experience required
✔ Course materials and a medical emergencies handbook provided
✔ Hands-on training with mannequins, mock medications, and first aid equipment

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and ability to respond effectively to first aid situations, helping to create a safer workplace.

What to expect on the day?‍

Arrival

General introductions, get to know your trainer for the day

Course Content

3 hours of training (plus 3 x 2 hour instructor-led medical emergency simulation sessions throughout the year) on your site - fit in a lunch break, or after hours

Engaging Training

Plenty of real-life examples to work through

A Nationally Recognised CPD Certificate

You will receive a CPD accredited certificate on completion

How to book
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You can book in a time that is suitable for your team by clicking the 'book now' button on this page.
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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.