Description: Medical emergencies can and do occur in the dental office environment. This course is designed to provide a review of the essentials of a comprehensive medical history, recognition of common medical emergency situations, office emergency protocols, basic airway management, prevention of emergency situations during dental appointments, and recognition of symptoms. This course meets the Ohio State Dental Board¿s requirements for dental hygienists practicing when the dentist is not physically present.
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Topics Covered: > A review of the essentials of a comprehensive medical history. > Recognition of common medical emergency situations. > Office emergency protocols. > Basic airway management. > Prevention of emergency situations during dental appointments. > Recognition of symptoms.
Learning Outcomes: Helps prepare dental hygienists for medical emergencies which may occur in the office.
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