There have been several inquiries regarding acceptable courses to fulfill the requirement for the mandatory medical emergencies course. A variety of courses are available which fulfill this requirement. Any course, in person or on-line, which covers the following topics would be acceptable:
Basic Physiology
Emergency preparedness
Equipment and Supplies
Medical Emergencies
Loss of consciousness (an approach to)
Vasovagal syncope
Angina/Myocardial infarction (ACS)
Aspiration/Airway obstruction
Allergy/Anaphylaxis
Acute asthma/bronchospasm
Diabetic emergencies
Seizures
Stroke/CVA
Many courses will cover more topics and will also be accepted. If the course is online and asynchronous (i.e., on demand), it must include a post test.
Approved Courses:
| Provider | Course Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Oral & Facial Surgery | Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | Contact: Tammy Colter 902-442-9721 to register |
| Frontline Medical | Dental - In Office Medical Emergencies | Upcoming-courses. |
| Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia | Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | nsdentalregulatoryce.ca | Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia |
| Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Professional Education | Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, May 3, 2024 | Medical Emergencies Course Description Contact Dalhousie CPE at 902-494-1674. |