Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office Setting
(MEDOS)
Includes live in-person training, simulations, and certificate of completion.
$250 | 8 HOURS
MEDOS is an 8 hour hybrid classroom and simulation training delivered in two sessions. Session I introduces common medical emergencies that can occur in the dental office including mild and acute allergic reactions, altered mental status, syncope, seizures, stroke, heart attack, and cardiac arrest. Session II provides simulated cases for the dental office team to respond to, perform patient assessment, and manage the patient until help from EMS arrives.
Focus areas:
- Medical emergency prevention
- Development of an action plan
- Recognizing a patient’s distress and management of medical emergencies
- Emergency drugs and equipment
Intended Audience
Intended Audience
MEDOS is specifically designed for individuals who work in the dental office setting. This training integrates all team members including dentists, hygienists, and office support staff.
Course Topics
Course Topics
Medical emergency prevention, Development of an action plan, Recognizing a patient’s distress and management of medical emergencies, Emergency drugs and equipment
Certification
Certification
Successful completion results in a certificate of completion.