Title: Explain the basic medical and behavioral health emergency procedures and rules for a dental office.
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II) > Section: Handling Medical Emergencies

Explanation should include

- use of emergency action plans (EAP)
- update of patient health history forms
- emergency standards for dental personnel
- written procedures and training for emergencies regarding anesthesia, sedation, and analgesia as outlined in the Virginia Board of Dentistry Laws and Regulations (Effective July 1, 2025).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What should one do if a patient begins to have a seizure in the dental chair?
- What should one do to prepare the office for emergency procedures?
- What steps could one take to alert other dental office staff of a patient's medical conditions without violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules?