Immediate Life Support for Dentists Level 3 (VTQ) (ILS)

The Dental Immediate Life Support course aims to equip dental personnel with the knowledge and the necessary skills to effectively respond to cardiac arrest situations until professional medical assistance arrives. This course comprises of comprehensive lectures and practical sessions, covering topics such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic airway management, and safe defibrillation. By participating in this one-day program, dental staff will gain the confidence and competence to handle these critical situations as individuals or as part of a resuscitation team.

This course is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and the necessary skills to identify the causes of cardiopulmonary arrest and implement preventive measures. Participants will learn to recognise and manage deteriorating patients using the ABCDE approach, perform high-quality CPR and defibrillation, and execute basic airway maneuvers. Furthermore, the course emphasises the significance of non-technical skills in fostering effective leadership and teamwork during critical situations.

The course syllabus is meticulously crafted to adhere to and surpass the stringent standards set forth by the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) and the European Resuscitation Councils Guidelines 2021. Additionally, it meticulously aligns with the General Dental Councils (GDC) development outcomes C.
 

At Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Our courses undergo rigorous evaluation and independent certification by Protrainings, ensuring they align with universally recognised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines.

These courses are accompanied by a CPD Statement of 6 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 
• 1.5 Understand what pulse oximetry is and why it is important in assessing a patient
• 1.6 Explain the ABCDE approach to patient care
• 1.7 Explain how to check a patients pulse, temperature, blood pressure and other observations.
• 1.8 Explain what Hypoxia is and how it affects the patient
• 1.9 Explain the difference between a heart attack, angina and sudden cardiac 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
• 2.2 Demonstrate compression-only resuscitation
• 2.3 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
• 2.4 Demonstrate how to manage a choking adult, child and infant
• 2.5 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator
• 2.6 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child and on an adult
• 2.8 Explain why suction is used to maintain the airway
• 2.9 Explain how an Oropharyngeal airway is used and why they benefit the airway
• 2.9 Explain the requirements of a do not resuscitate order
• 2.10 Demonstrate correct use of a bag valve mask

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
• 3.4 Explain the correct administration of Oxygen on a patient
• 3.5 Understand the correct assembly, disassembly and storage of an Oxygen kit.
• 3.6 Explain the different types of an Oxygen mask and when you would use them.

4. Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator

• 4.1 Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing
• 4.2 Identify when electrode pads need replacing
• 4.3 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 AEDs

6. Understand medical emergencies

• 6.1 Describe the following medical emergencies and the treatment required for the following:
  - Asthma
  - Hyperventilation
  - Anaphylactic shock
  - Diabetes
  - Seizures and Epilepsy
  - Sepsis