Aug 31, 2025  
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog

HDS 603 - Medical Emergencies I


The dentist must be prepared to manage medical emergencies that may occur during the course of dental therapy. This course presents a number of medical emergencies that may be caused by specific disease states, medications administered in the dental office, or by anxiety related to the dental visit. Prevention of medical emergencies is emphasized, as well as diagnosis and management. The course consists of three lectures in a case based format, and encourages class participation.

0 credit

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)