Courses

As rare as medical emergencies in the dental setting are, it’s still critical to have the proper equipment as well as training in the event of a crisis. Review the essential components for an emergency kit in this course presented by DOCS Education and Jim Bovia, EMT-P. He will review the life-saving tools every dental practice needs on hand, as well as an overview of their use in an emergency. It is worth 1 CE.

Pain, fear, and anxiety can all affect cardiac rhythm. Jim Bovia, EMT-P will discuss the electrical system of the heart and how to identify a normal rhythm plus different irregular heart rates that could indicate a cardiac event. You will learn how to read a heart rhythm monitor, recognize the signs of a serious cardiac event, and identify the underlying causes of irregular heart rates. This course is worth .5 CE hours.

Medical emergencies in the dental setting are rare, but it’s vitally important to be prepared in the event of unforeseen occurrences. Learn the essential components of an emergency response dental team in this course presented by Jim Bovia, EMT-P. Jim Bovia will share a recording of an actual team training for a cardiac event, while explaining the six positions of a high-performance emergency team. Participants will review the different roles of dentist and team during an emergency and how to practice effective closed-loop communication. It is worth .5 CE.