The GDC recommend that all dentists and dental care professionals do CPD in medical emergencies every year'.

Emergency First Aid

This 3 hour course will cover the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation syllabus and, in addition, will address the issues of shock, bleeding, burns, soft tissue injuries, dislocations and fractures.

Assessment is on an ongoing basis with instructors using questioning and observation to check that you met the objectives of the course.

As well as your ongoing professional development have you considered your legal requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. You will need to carry out a first aid needs assessment to determine what level of cover you require. For more information check out First Aid at Work.