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This resource from the American Dental Association helps train the dental team to prepare for, identify, and manage any health issues that may arise on site. Duty sheets with detailed instructions and four accompanying videos train each team member to prepare forf their tasks during a medical emergency. Topics include fainting, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, seizures, diabetic events, high and low blood pressure, strokes, cardiac arrest. provides three CE credits. Features: List of recommended equipment and supplies for a dental emergency kit; Detailed duty sheet instructing each team member of their tasks during a medical emergency; Step-by-step instructions to aid in identifying and managing common medical emergencies, such as: Fainting, Asthma attacks, Allergic reactions, Seizures, Diabetic events, High and low blood pressure, Strokes, Cardiac arrest. Staff training videos: It Won t Happen Here: Explains what constitutes a medical emergency, factors that increase the likelihood of a medical emergency, and the components of a medical emergency kit; My Role in a Crisis: Details the assignment and duties of roles in a medical emergency; Using Medical Equipment: Provides a brief overview on how to use common medical equipment during an emergency; Crisis in a Clinic: Shows a dental team successfully managing a medical emergency.  Includes 3 hours of CE.