Actions For a Medical Emergency (Including Your Own!)
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Released: 06/28/2017
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
Overview:
A CRISIS SITUATION can - and likely will - occur at some time in your practice. Many potential medical emergencies can be prevented. Gain a comprehensive command of the essential knowledge and skills needed to handle a life threatening medical crisis.
There are more medically compromised patients coming to our offices than ever before. Acquire “up to the minute” actions for dealing with a medical emergency while challenging preconceived or outdated ideas. Daniel Pompa, DDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, ADA Consultant and ADA Seminar Series Speaker discusses the prevention, preparation, recognition and management of medical emergencies. Delivered in an interactive, high energy, multi-media presentation. A step-by-step medical approach using basic physical diagnostic methods is reviewed, giving the attendee a clear understanding of these medical findings. We will also review the legal and moral obligations that are presented during a medical crisis.
We will also explore the “Conversational History” and how it will uncover medical issues not revealed by the standard health history form. Additionally, the participant will learn simple, non-invasive critical tests that can reduce overall risks.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Discover three simple chair-side, non-invasive tests to help avoid an emergency
• Recognize the most frequent life threatening emergencies and know when and why they occur
• Review a systematic approach to treat the most common life-threatening scenarios
• Learn how to develop a plan for the office team when dealing with a crisis event
• Understand legal and moral obligations when dealing with a medical emergency
Note:The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.