STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I. Identify and describe the various medical emergencies that can occur in the dental office

 II. Describe the management of medical emergencies that can occur in the dental office

 III. Identify and demonstrate the techniques for taking and reading vital signs

 IV. Identify special considerations for managing medically and physically compromised patients

 V. Describe and demonstrate methods of completing and updating the patient health history

 VI. Identify and describe the various drugs used in the management of medical emergencies

 VII. Describe the background of medications used in the management of medical emergencies

 VIII. Identify and describe the classifications, functions and uses of drugs commonly used in the management of medical emergencies

 IX. Describe why scheduled drugs are classified

 X. Identify the dangers dental staff may encounter working with classified drugs

 XI. Describe how prescription forms are completed

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Medical Emergencies

 II. Vital Signs

 III. Considerations for the Medically and Physically Compromised Patient

 IV. Pharmacology