This course provides dental practitioners and support staff with the essential resuscitation knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to medical emergencies in a dental setting. It is aligned with the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ) Medical Emergencies Practice Standard and reflects nationally recognised resuscitation content, including CPR, AED use, choking management, anaphylaxis response, and oxygen therapy.
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19 June3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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23 July3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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20 August3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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25 September3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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22 October3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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20 November3 hours, 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply Basic Life Support (BLS) principles relevant to dental settings
- Demonstrate effective CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
- Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely
- Recognise and respond to anaphylaxis, including adrenaline administration
- Manage choking and airway obstruction
- Apply oxygen therapy and basic airway management
- Prepare and check emergency equipment for readiness
- Work effectively as a team during dental emergencies
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Dentists
- Dental Assistants
- Oral Health Therapists
- Hygienists
- Orthodontic teams
- Any dental staff involved in patient care or emergency response
Prerequisites
Participants should be practising dental professionals or part of a dental clinical team.
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$199 NZD (ex GST)
Certification
Participants receive a Resuscitation for Dental Practitioners Certificate, meeting the requirements of the DCNZ Medical Emergencies Practice Standard for practising certificate renewal. Certificate validity: 2 years.
Inclusions
- Practical, scenario‑based resuscitation training
- CPR manikins and AED trainers
- Anaphylaxis response practice
- Choking management
- Oxygen therapy practice
- Certificate of completion
- Support for meeting DCNZ emergency preparedness requirements
Delivery Options
- Your dental practice
- Jumpstart Training Room
- Flexible scheduling to support busy clinical rosters
Why This Course Matters
Dental practitioners must maintain current resuscitation skills to ensure safe practice and meet DCNZ standards. Medical emergencies in dental settings can occur with little warning, syncope, airway obstruction, anaphylaxis, and cardiovascular collapse are among the most common. This course ensures compliance, strengthens team emergency response capability, and supports safe, confident patient care.
Prerequisites
Participants should be practising dental professionals or part of a dental clinical team.
