How do you practice and prepare enough to meet an event that may only happen once in your entire career, but whose outcome may define your career.
How do you prepare to meet that head on?
The DOCS philosophy is that there has to be a simple approach to what can be a complicated subject, so you need to take it down to the basics:
The rest of the urgent situations should be done like pilots use during an in-air emergency—by using a checklist. Then you need to know how to set up your office to carry out ACLS guidelines with the resources available.
So how will this differ from a course taught at your local hospital?
There are four answers: Content, Content, Content and More Content
Content #1
ACLS algorithms you will use in conventional pathways to support administration of drugs such as endotracheal tube and IV.
In the words of our instructor, John Bovia:
"Most dentists today are still not using IV therapy as a part of their practice, so it would be difficult, and probably not the best idea, for you to attempt to start an IV during an emergency resuscitation.
One thing that we provide is alternatives to administer emergent medications other than IV. These techniques are acknowledged by the AHA, but are rarely emphasized in a hospital course. Many of these alternatives work incredibly well for dentists, but are not looked upon with much favor inside of a hospital."
Content #2
Again, from John Bovia:
"In the hospital, the whole healthcare team will typically attend ACLS—physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists are all sitting in the same classroom and getting the same information. When an event occurs, they are prepared to work together more as a team.
The dentist is different. The information gained from our course must be taken back in a way that it can be re-trained to the team and the dentist knows how to explain the supporting roles. The second thing we do in this course is to train the trainer."
Content #3
DOCS knows that there are a number of emergency medical situations that fall short of the ACLS guidelines, but that dentists should be prepared to deal with. Most often, through no fault of the dentist at all, this situation comes calling and the dentist needs to be prepared. So we review things like hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis, hyper sensitivity, diabetes, hypertension, etc. to help prepare a dentist to address most types of urgent events that could happen inside of a dental office.
Content #4
You'll take all AHA ACLS exams and receive your provider's card with a passing grade.
This seminar provides quality, relaxed DALS®/ACLS education. Expert instruction combined with a refreshing education philosophy results in a STRESS-LESS DALS®/ACLS!
Prepare your office to operate as a small code team outside of a hospital setting
Learn how to use dental office equipment (insteadof crash carts) to run a MEGACODE emergency.
Create a management plan for medical emergencies that could arise in your office
Receive hands-on training using advanced airway management equipment
Develop your skills through practice on high-tech patient simulators that talk, breathe, and even have a pulse!
Boost your awareness of crucial emergency drugs and equipment[31]
Leave with the knowledge to set up your office and train your team
Become an ACLS provider by completing all of the skills and written examinations
Covers primary AHA ACLS
Customized to the unique needs of the dental professional and their patients
Basic review of ECG death rhythms
Multimedia instructional method assists in retaining the information for use in the real world
A profound confidence booster for your sedation hygienists
BLS/CPR is the only prerequisite
AHA ACLS Provider Cards are mailed to participants upon completion of the course.
"I just finished the DOCS ACLS course in LA. It was such a great experience that, like the last DOCS sedation course, I couldn't wait to get back to my office and share my experiences...Not only was the material presented in a clear and professional manner, but entertaining, and most of all FUN... I used to be nervous and almost afraid that a cardiac event would happen in my office and how I would be prepared. I was trained and have years of experience, but still there was that little doubt. Now I am confident and have immediately changed my office emergency protocols. Obviously I highly recommend this course to any doctor, and can't wait till the renewal next time."
Rick K Smith DDS
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Providing the best delivery of vital medical treatment to save a patient's life comes down to the quality and currancy of your ACLS training - but finding the time to obtain the proper education can be difficult.
DOCS Education has worked to make the process one step easier by giving you at home or on-the-go access to a series of DALS® FlexCE™ learning modules. Designed to go hand-in-hand with attendance at a one-day course, DALS® allows you to train on your schedule and then select the in-person course that works best for you. It also makes attending Sedation Solutions during the same seminar possible.
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Cancellations within 2 weeks of the seminar will incur a $500/Dr & $225/Team member fee. Transfer and cancellations fees($150)with more than 2 weeks notice will also apply.
John Bovia The information gained from our course must be taken back in a way that it can be re-trained to the team and the dentist knows how to explain the supporting roles.
