CPR, BLS & Cardiac Emergencies
This module is all about cardio-pulmonary resuscitation - CPR and AEDs, and basic life support (BLS). It's based on the guidelines issued by the UK Resuscitation Council and the UK National Health Service.
In addition to CPR and BLS, we also cover some of the common heart problems that can lead to cardiac arrest, and provide plenty of practical management advice.
The module covers cardiac emergencies in greater depth than our Medical Emergencies module, so if you are after greater understanding, this is for you.
The CPR, BLS and Cardiac Emergencies online learning module has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Before starting this module, check that the learning outcomes are what you require, and that you have entered the need into your PDP. Here is an example PDP entry for this module.
| What development needs have I? | How will I address them? | Target completion date | Outcomes | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To improve my knowledge and skills for handling of cardiac emergencies. | Take the Dentaljuce CPR, BLS and Cardiac Emergencies module. | • know of and understand the various cardiac emergencies that might arise in and out of dental practice. • recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of cardiac emergencies. • know about and be able to undertake their management, with Basic Life Support skills if necessary. |
| What development needs have I? | To improve my knowledge and skills for handling of cardiac emergencies |
|---|---|
| How will I address them? | Take the Dentaljuce CPR, BLS and Cardiac Emergencies module. |
| Target completion date | |
| Outcomes | • Recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of cardiac emergencies. • Know about and be able to undertake their management with Basic Life Support, including CPR and the use of AEDs. |
| Date completed |
Module Aims and Outcomes
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The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in medical emergencies, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Module objective
• to help the learner recognise and manage the variety of cardiac emergencies that may arise both within and outside the Practice.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
• know of and understand the various cardiac emergencies that might arise in and out of dental practice.
• recognise the signs and symptoms of different types of cardiac emergencies.
• know about and be able to undertake their management, with Basic Life Support skills if necessary.
• through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
This module is studied online, and does not include "live" hands-on mannequin training.
GDC Principles
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC principles and the underlying standards:
• Principle 6: Work with colleagues in a way that is in patients’ best interests
• Principle 7: Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcomes:
• DO A. (Communication domain). Effective communication with patients, the dental team, and others across dentistry.
• DO B. (Management domain). Effective management of self and others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times. Constructive leadership.
• DO C. (Clinical domain) Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice
• DO D. (Professionalism domain) Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients' interests first.