Overview
The information in this learning activity was written by Katie Booth RDN and edited by Karen Atkinson PhD
Dental Nurse Network's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is created by a network of dental nurses and other dental care professionals dedicated to professional growth for dental nurses. Our writers hold relevant qualifications including nationally recognised lifelong learning (CPD) teaching qualifications.
About the author:
Katie Booth RDN, CTLLS
Registered Dental Nurse: 176794
Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training, Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, TrainerQuals Level 3 Award Infection Control Trainer, Medical Emergencies Instructor Trainer, NEBDN Dental Nursing, NEBDN Oral Health Education, NEBDN Dental Radiography, Diploma in Performing Arts
Development Outcomes
GDC Development Outcomes met: C
This e-learning activity aims to explain how to perform CPR effectively and will discuss the contents of your practice emergency drugs kit.
- Define the acronym DRS ABCD
- Describe how to deliver effective CPR
- Differentiate between CPR for adults and children
- Explain the position of the defibrillator pads
- List the contents of your practice emergency drugs kit
CPD Activity
This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers.
Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.
References
- AED Expert. (Date unknown). Child Defib Pads. Available at http://www.aedexpert.co.uk/aed/child-defib-pads/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
- First Aid. (2014). Telefunken AED Adult Defibrillator Pads. Available at http://www.firstaid.co.uk/Telefunken-AED-Adult-Defibrillator-Pads-PNS2489/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
- First Aid Services. (Date unknown). FAQs About Chest Compression only CPR. Available at http://firstaidservices.ca/faqs-about-chest-compression-only-cpr/ (accessed on 11/12/17)
- First Medical Training. (2015). ME in a Dental Surgery. FMT, Bradford.
- Gonzalez K and Vargas A. (Date unknown). CPR AND Emergency Procedures. Available at https://www.emaze.com/@AQFRCLT (accessed on 11/12/17)
Quality Assurance
This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.
Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.
Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually.
Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.
All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:
- clear learning outcomes
- concise educational aims and objectives
- clear anticipated outcomes
- content meets GDC Standards
- quality controls