Overview

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Self-Study: On-Demand by CE Zoom Virtual CE 
Instructor: Dr. Julius N. Manz, DDS
Credit Hours: 2 CE

AGD Code- Medical Emergency & Training - 142

Posted Date: 5/20/2022

Expiration Date: 5/20/2025
Cost:
    YTP Members- Included
    Non-Members: $20

Course Overview

Medical emergencies do happen in the dental office! You only get one chance to do it right, and every second counts during a medical emergency. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and providing appropriate treatment can make the difference between life and death for our patients. 

As healthcare providers, we must be familiar with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common medical emergencies in dentistry. Since we do not utilize these skills each and every day, regular review is important so we can all be more confident if and when a real emergency occurs. Besides, it's also very fulfilling to be able to help in a time of need.

Course Abstract

Intended Audience: Dental Professionals

Credit Hours: 2 CE

Cost:

    YTP Members- Included

    Non-Members- $20

Course contact: support.cezoom.com

Educational Type: Self-Study Online

Educational Method: Self-study. Watch the course and take the exam. A computer or mobile device and a strong internet connection are required. 

Prerequisites: None

Course Instructor: Dr. Julius N. Manz, DDS

Course Completion Recognition: Certificate digitally distributed into your CE Zoom dashboard

Course Categories: Medical Emergencies/ Emergency Care

Provider Approval: Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education

Sponsor(s): None

Learning Objectives

Participants in this course will be introduced to information essential to diagnosing and responding to the most common medical emergencies that occur in the dental office setting. 

Topics included:

• Recognizing and managing common medical emergencies which occur in the dental office setting
• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of medical emergencies
• Evaluating the level of consciousness
• Placement in the correct position
• Activation of BLS protocols
• Implementation of specific emergency protocols
• Referral when necessary
• Creating and implementing an office Emergency Response plan to include Emergency Response Team and Emergency Response Kit
• Understanding and identifying the root issues that lead to many common medical mistakes in dentistry
• Defining various types of medical errors
• Recognizing factors that increase medical errors
• Recognizing populations particularly vulnerable to medical errors
• Being able to implement a root cause analysis
• Recognizing various common medical errors seen in dentistry
• Discussing strategies to reduce medical errors
• Preparation and prevention
• Identification of common medical emergencies based on signs and symptoms
• Basic management
• The emergency kit
• Syncope
• Hyperventilation
• Seizure disorders
• Angina
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Cardiac arrest
• Asthma
• Airway obstruction
• Allergic reactions
• Hypoglycemia
• Drug overdose

About the Instructor

Dr. Julius N. Manz is a New Mexico native and is the director of the Dental Hygiene Program at San Juan College. He attended the University of New Mexico and obtained a Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics. Dr. Manz served 10 years as a Naval Submarine Officer and Nuclear Engineer. He later graduated from the University of Colorado Dental School and now writes and lectures on dental-related matters.

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Course Contact: support.cezoom.com

Course Categories: Medical Error / Occupational Hazards / Health, Environmental, Office and Patient Safety / Fire Emergency , Medical Emergencies / Emergency Care,Medical Emergencies and Complications Related to Sedation / Anesthesia

Provider Approval: (AGD) Academy of General Dentistry, Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education

Educational Type: Self Study

Educational Method: Electronically mediated with a testing mechanism (internet, one-way & two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices)

Prerequisites : None
Sponsor(s): None

None

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