DH 69 - Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice

    Recent Professors
    Andrea Emerson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion or Current Enrollment in DH 71A and DE 51. Limits on enrollment: Acceptance to Allied Dental Program
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DH 69
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course, students will learn the basics of prevention and management of common medical emergencies that may occur within and surrounding the dental office. Students will discuss the legal considerations in assisting during emergencies, learn to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of emergencies and procedures to prevent escalation of emergency situations, study the management of medical emergencies, and learn about drugs and equipment utilized in an emergency.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:00am–12:45pm, Thu 11:30am–12:20pm