STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Given case descriptions, vital signs and sample medical histories, students can classify patients by the ASA system for level of medical risk.

 II.     Given level of medical risk and case examples, students can identify appropriate protocols for stress and anxiety reduction.

 III.    Students can describe the management procedures for loss of consciousness.

 IV.     Students can describe the management procedures for respiratory distress.

 V.      Students can describe the management procedures for altered consciousness and specific actions for both controlled and uncontrolled diabetics.

 VI.     Students can describe the management procedures for seizures.

 VII.    Students can describe the management procedures for chest pain and cardiac arrest.

 VIII.   Given CPR training, students can describe and apply the procedures for assessment, use of the emergency response system and basic life support.

 IX.     Students can list the contents of a minimum recommended emergency kit for the dental office, the appropriate use of each item or drug, and the protocols and dental practice law governing the personnel authorized to use each item or drug.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Medical and dental histories

 II.     Vital signs

 III.    Drug Handbook usage (i.e. PDR)

 IV.     Anxiety and Stress is

 V.      Consciousness

         A.      Unconscious patient

         B.      Altered consciousness

 VI.     Prophylaxis protocols and Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

 VII.    Respiratory distress

 VIII.   Seizures

 IX.     Drug related emergencies

         A.      Overdose

         B.      Allergies

 X       Dental Emergencies

 XI.     Emergency Kits & Oxygen systems

 XII.    Cardiac Issues