Mandatory Medical Emergencies Course
Required Elements of Mandatory Course on the Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
It is mandatory for all registrants to take a course on the Management of Dental Emergencies in the Dental Office at least once during their 3-year continuing competence cycle. Such courses may be available in a variety of formats, either in-person or online.
The course must be minimum of 3 hours in duration and cover all the following topics:
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- Basic physiology
- Emergency preparedness, including equipment and supplies
- Vasovagal syncope (loss of consciousness)
- Angina/myocardial infarction/acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Aspiration/airway obstruction
- Allergy/anaphylaxis
- Acute asthma/bronchospasm
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures
- Stroke/cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)
- Bleeding issues
Approved Courses:
| Provider | Course Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Oral & Facial Surgery | Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | Contact: Tammy Colter 902-442-9721 to register |
| Frontline Medical | Dental – In Office Medical Emergencies | Upcoming-courses |
| Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia | Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | nsdentalregulatoryce.ca | Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia |
| Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Professional Education | Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, May 3, 2024 |
Medical Emergencies Course Description Contact: Dalhousie CPE at 902-494-1674. |