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2022-2023 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DT 261 - Pharmacy and Medical/Dental Emergency


Credits: (4)
Focuses on drugs used in dental settings, common interactions of those drugs, as well as recognition and understanding of commonly prescribed medications. Analyze medical histories and patient medication lists to assess overall patient health and identify complications that could impact dental treatment. Understanding basic pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and adverse effects of drugs with specific competence in dispensing analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and antibiotics under the direction of a supervising dentist. Complete Washington State mandatory Opioids in Dental Practice CE course. Learn to recognize and manage dental and medical emergencies that may arise in the office.

Prerequisite: DT 135 with a C or higher.