Training

Module 5 of the medical emergencies CPD topic focuses on how to deal with medical emergencies that can result in collapse of the casualty. The dental team must be prepared for situations where a person’s life is in danger. This includes recognising the causes of collapse, reacting quickly and giving the right treatment.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Last reviewed:  Aug 2022 

Review due:  Aug 2023 

The aim of this module is to understand how to deal with medical emergencies that can result in collapse of the casualty.

• List the causes of collapse in the dental practice
• Explain and identify signs and symptoms of syncope, hypoglycaemia, angina and myocardial infarctions
• Describe actions to take during syncope, hypoglycaemia, angina and myocardial infarction situations