Medical Emergency Training for WA Dental Teams - In Person WAGD

This 4-hour in-person course is offered in conjunction with the Washington AGD and is designed for the full dental team. After the successful completion of this course, you will earn 4 hours of CE and be provided documentation for future reviews of the emergency protocols.  

When a medical emergency occurs in the dental office, dentists and their teams need to think fast and undertake lifesaving actions in order to improve a patient’s chances for a successful outcome.

Per WAC 246-817-724, any dentist who uses anesthetic agents of any kind, including topical anesthetic, must develop and maintain written emergency protocols. All staff must be trained in the protocols, to be reviewed annually. Additionally, under WAC 246-817-774, all dentists who hold a moderate sedation with enteral agents permit or moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit, must conduct a minimum of 12 emergency drills at least two times per year, as a condition of permit renewal.

Presented in conjunction with the Washington AGD, this course will thoroughly review the 12 emergency scenarios and provide documentation for you and your team to conduct future in-office trainings yourself.

Washington AGD Members - save $100 on Doctor Tuition and $20 on team tuition! Contact your branch today to get special coupons to use during checkout. 

>>Please note: our system does not allow coupons to stack. In order to take advantage of both coupons, you will need to complete two transactions - one for doctors, and one for team. Or call us at 855-227-6505 and we can complete your full order over the phone. 

Course Breakdown:

The program will offer 4 hours of in-person training to be completed on July 12, 2024, at the Washington AGD offices in Seattle, Washington. 

• Date: July 12, 2024
• Time: 8am-12pm
• Location: 19415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188
• Who can attend: Full dental team (dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, office managers, schedulers, etc.)

Cannot make the July 12th date? Call our Course Advisors at 855-227-6505 and ask about additional dates and opportunities. 

Course Objectives:

• Review the steps to take in the event of aspiration of vomitus.
• Learn about the “fire triangle” and how to prevent it.
• Identify the red flags and risk factors that could contribute to syncope.
• Learn what actions to take when seizures or convulsions occur in a patient.
• Review three sets of criteria for making a diagnosis of anaphylaxis.
• Recognize the symptoms of a stroke or cerebrovascular accident.
• Identify the signs of hypoglycemia.
• Understand the causes, signs, and symptoms of hypertension and hypotension.
• Review MONA vs. ASAP protocols for treating angina pectoris.
• Learn the value of capnography monitoring during a medical emergency.

Emergency Scenarios Covered:

1. Laryngospasm and Bronchospasm
2. Emesis and aspiration
3. Airway obstruction
4. Angina/Acute myocardial infarction
5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
   • Bradycardia
   • Ventricular tachycardia (VT) Ventricular fibrillation (VF) Asystole
   • Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
6. Hypotension and Hypertension
7. Venipuncture Complications
8. Neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope
9. Allergic reaction
10. Local anesthetic toxicity
11. Hyperventilation syndrome
12. Seizure