This course is presented by Mr Phil Jevon. 

Phil has worked at the Manor Hospital in Walsall for 34 years and has a background in coronary care nursing and resuscitation training. He works in medical education and clinically as the cardiology lead for cardiac stress testing. Phil has published over 20 books including Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice (Wiley, Oxford) and has published over 150 articles. Phil has a particular interest in medical emergencies in dental practices. His posters Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice, Resuscitation in the Dental Practice and Emergencies Drugs in the Dental Practice have been endorsed by the BDA and have been circulated throughout the UK with the BDJ.

To get the latest UK guidelines on resuscitation, please visit the following website:

https://www.resus.org.uk/resuscitation-guidelines/

Please ensure you have your speakers or headphones on during the course.

After completing the course, successful completion of the quizzes will create your CPD certificate in the My E-Learning section of your account.

Verifiable CPD hours = 2

Aim

To refresh your knowledge on resuscitation, basic first aid and managing medical emergencies.

Objectives

The course will show users how:

• Describe the ABCDE approach to assess and treat the acutely ill patient

• Discuss the treatment of medical emergencies and basic first aid 

• Outline the procedure for CPR/defibrillation in the dental surgery

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course users will:

• Understand the ABCDE approach to assess and treat the acutely ill patient

• Understand the various treatments used in medical emergencies and basic first aid 

• Be able to outline the procedure for CPR/defibrillation in the dental surgery

GDC Development Outcomes covered: A and C