Course Overview
One course. Every emergency your office will ever face.
Most CPR courses teach you the mechanics of chest compressions, breathing, how to use an AED. Heartsavers goes further — because in a dental office, the emergencies you'll actually face go far beyond just CPR.
Our course was built by dental professionals who understood that syncope, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, and drug reactions are far more common in the dental chair than cardiac events — and that your team needs to be ready for all of them.
We take a prevention-first approach: teaching your team to recognize the signs and symptoms of every scenario before it becomes a full emergency. Then we cover hands-on management, team coordination, and when to call EMS.
Training happens exclusively at your office — using your actual AED, your emergency drug kit, your oxygen equipment, and your floor plan. Your team practices in the exact environment where an emergency would occur.
What We Cover
12 emergency scenarios — all of them
Every scenario includes: recognition and signs and symptoms, immediate management steps, team roles, drug and equipment use, and when to activate EMS.
Syncope (Fainting)
The most common dental office emergency. Recognition, positioning, and recovery protocols.
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reactions to local anesthetics, latex, or medications. Epinephrine administration and airway management.
Cardiac Emergencies
Angina, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest. CPR, AED use, and EMS coordination.
Asthmatic Attacks
Bronchospasm triggered by anxiety, allergens, or medications. Bronchodilator use and positioning.
Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar in diabetic patients. Recognition, oral glucose administration, and when to call EMS.
Seizures
Grand mal and petit mal seizures. Protecting the patient, timing the event, and post-ictal care.
Strokes
Recognition of stroke symptoms in the dental chair. FAST protocol, patient positioning, and EMS activation.
Drug Overdose
Overdose from local anesthetics, sedatives, or other dental medications. Recognition and emergency management.
Anesthesia / Opioids
Managing adverse reactions and overdose from anesthetic agents and opioids.
AED
Hands-on use of your office AED — pad placement, preparing the patient for effective AED use, and safe shock delivery.
Oxygen Administration
Proper use of your office oxygen system, masks, and flow rates for every emergency scenario.
Emergency Drug Kit
Review of every drug in your kit — indications, dosing, routes, and expiration management.
Includes AHA BLS / BCLS Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is included with every course. Valid for 2 years. Accepted by dental boards across NY, NJ, PA & CT.
Logistics & Format
How the training works
At Your Office
We travel to your practice. Training happens in your actual workspace — not a generic classroom.
3–4 Hours
We schedule around your day — before hours, during lunch, or after your last patient.
Your Whole Team
Dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front desk. Everyone learns their role.
We Bring Everything
Training mannequins, AED trainers, and all course materials are provided by us.
Your Equipment
We review your actual AED, drug kit, and oxygen system — not generic equipment.
Minimal Disruption
Designed to fit into your schedule with no patient cancellations required.
Service Area: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Connecticut
We serve dental offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.
Certification
AHA BLS / BCLS Certification
Upon successful completion, every participant receives an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) / Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification card. This certification is valid for 2 years.
AHA BLS/BCLS certification is accepted by dental boards and malpractice carriers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. We provide documentation for your records and can assist with renewal reminders.
- American Heart Association / BLS / BCLS certification included
- 4.5 CE Credits
- Valid for 2 years from date of completion
- Accepted by NY, NJ, PA & CT dental boards
- Documentation provided for your records
- Renewal reminders available upon request
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