DH 0120 - Medical Emergencies & Special Needs Patients

Spring 1 Credit Hour
This course includes knowledge of common physiological conditions and systemic diseases with emphasis on their implication to dental care and management of medical or dental emergencies. The student will develop orderly and confident assessment skills and will be able to recognize and manage medical emergencies. Instruction is provided toward the recognition, prevention and management of medical emergencies which occur in the dental office. One hour lecture per week.