Dental Basic Life Support (BLS) Level 2 (VTQ) - Classroom Blended Part 2

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Aim

To provide theory and practical training in accordance with the UK Resus Council and ERC guidelines in basic life support (BLS/CPR) and medical emergencies as required by the GDC.

Objectives

1. Understand basic life support requirements

• 1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support 
• 1.2 Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed 
• 1.3 Explain why early intervention is necessary 
• 1.4 Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest 

2. Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines

• 2.1 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
• 2.2 Demonstrate compression-only resuscitation 
• 2.3 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices 
• 2.4 Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty 
• 2.5 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator 
• 2.6 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child 

3. Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures

• 3.1 Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position 
• 3.2 Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position 
• 3.3 Describe handover and reporting procedures 

4. Understand different medical emergencies and their treatment

• 4.1 Explain how to deal with different medical emergencies including Epilepsy Asthma Anaphylactic Reactions and Diabetes
• 4.2 Explain the special dental requirements including Oxygen Kits, Portable Suction units, Bag Valve Mask and Required Medications.

Learning content

This training session is intended to train staff basic life support (BLS/CPR) and medical emergency skills to give them the knowledge and confidence to deal with a medical emergency in the practice with both patients and members of the dental team.

Development outcomes

This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes C when a practical session has been completed.

Course contents

Introduction to BLS for Dentists

• Introduction to BLS for Dentists
• Fears of first aid
• Asking permission to help
• Calling the EMS
• Scene Safety
• The Chain of Survival
• DRAB and the ABCDs
• Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position
• Barriers and Gloves
• Infant Recovery Position
• Fainting at the dental practice

Cardiac Arrest and CPR

• Adult CPR Introduction
• When to call for assistance
• Heart Attack
• Adult CPR
• CPR for Dentists
• CPR Hand Over
• Compressions Only CPR
• AED Introduction
• AED's and Dental Practices
• Child CPR
• Child CPR Breakdown
• Infant CPR
• Effective CPR
• Improving compressions
• Improving breaths
• Seizures and Cardiac Arrest

Choking Management

• Choking Recognition
• Adult Choking
• Child Choking
• Infant Choking

Other Medical Conditions

• Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Diabetes

Special Dental Requirements and Dental Drugs

• Oxygen Kits
• Using Oxygen
• Portable Suction Units
• Bag Valve Mask BVM
• Dental Medications kits overview
• Dental drugs explained

Summary

• Summary to BLS for Dentists