Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course
Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Medical gases are gases used in medical procedures. Some are used for treatment, some for anaesthesia, and some for driving medical devices and tools.
The aims of this Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course are to understand what is meant by a medical gas. Appreciate the importance of medical gases in the medical field. Value the safe handling procedures for medical gases. Realise the hazards that can be encountered in the process of using gases.
Course content
This online Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course covers the following:
- Chapter 1 - What is a medical gas?
- Chapter 2 - Safety guidelines around the use of oxygen
- Chapter 3 - Safety guidelines around the use of nitrous oxide
- Chapter 4 - Prescribing and administration
- Chapter 5 - Preparing a cylinder for use
- Chapter 6 - What is a hazard?
- Summary.
Who is the course for?
This online Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course is suitable for the following:
- Dentist
- Dental Therapist
- Treatment Co-ordinator
- Dental Hygienist
- Trainee Dental Nurse
- Dental Nurse
- Infection Control Lead
- Decontamination Lead
- Practice Manager
- Receptionist
- Clinical Dental Technician
- Dental Technician
- Orthodontic Therapist
- Dental Regulator
Course aims
The aims of this online Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course are to:
- Understand what is meant by a medical gas.
- Appreciate the importance of medical gases in the medical field.
- Value the safe handling procedures for medical gases.
- Realise the hazards that can be encountered in the process of using gases.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Medical Gases in Dentistry - Enhanced Dental CPD Course, the learner will be able to:
- State what a medical gas is.
- Identify precautions to be taken in the preparation of a gas cylinder for use.
- Outline the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee on the proper handling of medical gases.
- Point out the steps to be taken in the handling and storing of medical gases.
