DENT 1280 Dental Office Emergencies

2.5 - 0.0 - 2.5

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course is a study of medical and dental emergencies that may occur in the dental office. Instruction includes ways to prevent or reduce the number of emergencies, office preparation for an emergency, taking of vital signs, the use of medical emergency equipment, review of CPR including AED, utilizing OSHA guidelines during an emergency, and legal issues to consider when treating a dental patient.