BLS & AED for Dentists Level 2 (VTQ)

The AED & BLS for Dentists course is meticulously designed to cater to the specific needs of the dental industry. This comprehensive program encompasses essential life-saving techniques, including CPR, proficient handling of Automated External Defibrillators, Recovery Position, and effective management of choking incidents involving adults, children, and infants. Furthermore, it delves into the intricacies of handling medical emergencies, ensuring participants are well-equipped to respond effectively in critical situations.

This course is perfectly suited for dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, and staff seeking to fulfill their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for maintaining professional membership.

This course is available as a one-on-one session at your workplace or home throughout Greater Manchester.

The course syllabus is meticulously crafted to adhere to and surpass the standards set forth by the General Dental Council (GDC), Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), and European Resuscitation Councils Guidelines 2021, encompassing all subsequent updates, including those effective as of October 1, 2017.

All Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training courses undergo rigorous quality assurance evaluations to guarantee compliance with industry regulations. Our courses are independently certified as adhering to the universally recognised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines. 

These courses are accompanied by a CPD Statement of 4 hours, which serves as a formal certification of the professional development hours earned.

 1. Understand basic life support requirements.

• 1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support. 
• 1.2 Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed. 
• 1.3 Explain why early intervention is necessary.
• 1.4 Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest.

2. Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines. 

• 2.1 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Infant, Child & Adult. 
• 2.2 Demonstrate compression only resuscitation – Infant, Child & Adult. 
• 2.3 Recognise the approach of call fast approach for drowning. 
• 2.4 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices. 
• 2.5 Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty – Infant, Child & Adult. 
• 2.6 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator. 
• 2.7 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child. 

3. Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures. 

• 3.1 Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position. 
• 3.2 Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position. 
• 3.3 Describe handover and reporting procedures.

4. Be able to carry out basic AED use. 

• 4.1 Demonstrate understanding of the heart, signs and symptoms of a heart attack, treatment of a heart attack and use of an AED.
• 4.2 Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator. 
• 4.3 Identify when electrode pads need replacing.
• 4.4 Demonstrate how to troubleshoot problems if the automated external defibrillator does not function correctly. 

5. Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator. 

• 5.1 Describe the safety considerations when using AED’s. 

6. Understand different medical emergencies and their treatment. 

• 6.1 Explain how to deal with different medical emergencies including Epilepsy, Asthma, Anaphylactic Reactions and Diabetes. 
• 6.2 Explain the special dental requirements including Oxygen Kits, Portable Suction units, Bag Valve Mask and required medications.