Assistant Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Assistant Professor Dental Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The Advanced Protocols for Medical Emergencies in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Office course is designed for assistants who have previously taken the Anesthesia Assistants Review Course (AARC) or successfully completed the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). The curriculum is advanced and will cover emergencies in the office setting that OMS assistants may encounter and for which they should be prepared to provide assistance. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular and respiratory distress, and allergic reactions, with examples of each presented in detail. This course provides excellent instruction that will ensure the OMS team is well-prepared to manage office emergencies.