20DE004a - Dental Medical Emergencies Part 1 and Part 2 (On-site at MAHEC Only)
Oct 4, 2019 Closed Dentistry
Description
How well prepared is your office for medical emergencies? This lecture/discussion and afternoon lab activity is designed to review basic principles of reducing risk factors, identifying signs and symptoms and rendering fast, effective treatment for selected emergency situations. Topics include syncope, orthostatic hypotension, aspiration of foreign object, allergic reactions, hypertension, diabetic reactions, seizure disorder and cardiac emergencies.
Part 1 (3 hours)
Meets the CE requirement for "a 3-hour course in dental office emergencies" for DA II training per the NCBDE rules, and those dental auxiliaries involved in sedation procedures per 21 NCAC 16Q .0207 (e)(5), 21 NCAC 16Q .0305 (e)(5), and 21 NCAC 16 Q .0407 (e)(5).Interested in registering for Part 1 only? Click HERE
Part 1 and Part 2 together (6 hours total)
Meet the annual continuing education requirement in dental office medical emergencies for limited supervision hygienists per NCSBDE Rule 21 NCAC 16Z .0101 (a)(5) and (b)(1); and the CE requirement for sedation dentists per 21 NCAC 16Q .0207 (e)(1)(B),21 NCAC 16Q .0305 (e)(1)(B), 21 NCAC 16 Q .0407 (e)(1)(B) , 21 NCAC 16 Q .0501 (d)(1)(B),and 21 NCAC 16 Q .0501 (f)(2).New this year
Those who are attending the entire day on-site at MAHEC (Parts 1 & 2) will participate in afternoon labs in the MAHEC Simulation Center.Lab slots are limited-- register early!
Attendance Options
You may register for Part 1 alone (on-site at MAHEC or via Videoconference) OR Parts 1 & 2 together (on-site at MAHEC only), but not NOT Part 2 alone.Group Registrations
Registering 2 or more participants with one payment? Once registration has opened, please use the paper registration form at the end of the PDF brochure. Send completed paper registrations for the full group to the Registration Team at MAHEC.Agenda
| Time | Dental Medical Emergencies Part 1 & 2 |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00am | Part 1: Registration check-in (Light breakfast provided at MAHEC site only) |
| 9:00 – 12:15pm | Dental Medical Emergencies Part 1 (Live at MAHEC or via VC) Lecture/Discussion with one 15-minute break- MAHEC Education Buidling |
| 12:15 - 1:00 | Adjourn Part 1 | Part 2: Registration check-in and lunch (provided at MAHEC site only for those who register for both Part 1 & Part 2) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | Dental Medical Emergencies Part 2 Lab Scenarios - MAHEC Simulation Center-live on-site only Set up: (3) 35-minute Sim Scenarios (Syncope and Hypoglycemia; Asthma Attack and Allergic Reaction; Heart Attack and correct use of Nitroglycerin; and Naloxone Administration demo) |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 | Sim Scenario Debriefs and Final Lecture/Discussion- Education Buidling-live on-site only |
| 4:15pm | Adjourn |
Target Audience
Dental Healthcare Providers
Objectives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your current state of preparation for common dental office emergencies and develop a more effective plan for handling these occurrences
- Explain the importance of the following factors in preventing and managing an emergency situation: Patient's Medical History; Patient's Vital signs: Portable oxygen tank and adjunct supplies: Emergency Kit
- Describe the etiology, symptoms and preferred treatment for several dental office emergencies
- For those attending all day, including the afternoon sim lab session: Demonstrate appropriate responses in demo scenarios of common dental office emergencies
Faculty
- Elaine Alexander, BSN, MSN, RNC-OB
- Karen Ledford-Schwabenlender, RDH, BS
Brochure / Registration Form
