DEN 125 Dental Office Emergencies

Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course provides a study of the management of dental office emergencies. Topics include methods of prevention, necessary equipment/drugs, medicolegal considerations, recognition and effective initial management of a variety of emergencies. Upon completion, the student should be able to recognize, assess and manage various dental office emergencies and activate advanced medical support when indicated.

Course is typically offered in Summer.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate adequate preparation for the prevention of emergencies for the dental office environment during simulated patient care.
Differentiate between various emergency conditions and their etiology on a written exam.
Employ appropriate responses to various emergency situations during simulated patient care.