Which GDC standard is most relevant to attending a basic life support course?

• A. Treat patients with respect
• B. Confidentiality
• C. Maintain professional knowledge
• D. Communicate effectively

Answer: (C)

Maintaining professional knowledge means keeping your skills and information up to date through ongoing learning and training. Attending a basic life support course directly updates your ability to respond to emergencies, recognize deterioration, perform CPR, manage airways, and use a defibrillator. This aligns with the expectation to keep your knowledge and competence current so you can provide safe care in dental settings.

The other standards cover important aspects of good practice, such as treating patients with respect, keeping information confidential, and communicating effectively. While these are essential, they’re not as directly tied to updating your emergency response skills as maintaining professional knowledge is.