Heart Attack

Course Details

• The aim of this course is to understand how to manage a heart attack and conduct good patient care before and after the attack. 
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to dowmload. 
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The aim of this course provides information about managing a heart attack and providing good patient care before and after the attack.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Recognize the sign and symptoms of a potential heart attack in patients attending for dental treatment.
• Respond immediately to a patient suffering from a heart attack.
• Care for the patient in an appropriate way following practice protocols.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
• The management of a patient with a possible heart attack.
• The elements of good patient care pre and post heart attack.
• Practice protocols for dealing with a heart attack.

GDC Development Outcomes

C,D

Topics covered