Welcome to Lifestart

A course for Dental Teams giving practical and theoretical instruction in Basic Life Support and dealing with medical emergencies
Verifiable CPD hours: 4.5

Essential Aims and Content

  • CPR on adults and children
  • Recognition of common medical emergencies
  • Emergency drugs and equipment
  • Emergency planning
  • Using a defibrillator

Expected Objectives and Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have an understanding of and be competent in:

  • carrying out a medical risk assessment and develop an emergency plan
  • discuss the use and method of delivery of the emergency drugs kept in the dental practice
  • discuss how to use the emergency equipment
  • the ABCDE approach to a medical emergency
  • Dealing with specific medical emergencies including:
    • Asthma
    • Anaphylaxis – including use of the Epi-Pen Autoinjector
    • Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Epilepsy
    • Stroke
    • Diabetic Emergencies
    • Choking
    • Syncope
    • Unconsciousness and recovery position in the chair
  • CPR on adults and children
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator

Course Information

Our Basic Life Support and Dental Medical Emergencies course is currently undergoing accreditation by the Royal College of Surgeons. Certificates issued will confirm the verifiable CPD hours. All clinical and non clinical staff can be involved in the training. Training is carried out in-house at your surgery .All trainers are CPD checked and fully certified.

How to Book

Please book directly with LifeStart UK by calling 01233 668811 or by filling out our enquiry form.

The cost of this training to the practice is £495 + VAT payable with booking for up to 12 delegates.

IN THE CASE OF CANCELLATIONS, THE PRACTICE WILL BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FULL COST OF THE COURSE CANCELLATIONS MADE IN GOOD TIME MAY QUALIFY FOR FULL OR PARTIAL REFUND - PLEASE CONTACT LIFESTARTUK FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR REFUND POLICY.
COURSE PARTICIPANTS ARE LIMITED TO 12 PER SESSION. PRACTICES WISHING TO INVOLVE MORE THAN 12 PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BOOK ADDITIONAL TRAINING AS REQUIRED.