With this Oral Health course discover the importance of oral health and its effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity as well as the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection. Also explore the importance of denture marking and how to report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way all within the context of a social care setting.
Course Overview
Format
- Introductory Course
- 30 Study Minutes
- Online Study
- Self-Printed Certificate
Accreditation
- 1 CPD Hour
- CPD Certified
Course description
Having a basic knowledge surrounding Oral health means social care workers and supporters are able to ensure the individuals in their care can be properly supported to prevent pain and further health problems caused by poor oral health.
Individuals in your care may not be able to verbalise their pain or discomfort for reasons as so it is important to understand the behavioural signs of someone who is suffering from dental pain.
This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Oral Health.
Learning Outcomes for this course include:
- Explain the importance of oral health and the potential effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity
- Explain the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and wellbeing of people who are unable to articulate their pain and distress or ask for help (Including individuals with dementia, or communication difficulties)
- Reassess oral health in the right way and at the right time
- Deliver daily mouth care correctly
- Explain the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission
- Report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way and respond appropriately to a person’s changing needs and circumstances
Accreditation
The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.
On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a
Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.
Duration
30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.
Target Audience
This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
You will learn
- Explain the importance of oral health and the potential effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity
- Explain the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and wellbeing of people who are unable to articulate their pain and distress or ask for help (Including individuals with dementia, or communication difficulties)
- Reassess oral health in the right way and at the right time
- Deliver daily mouth care correctly
- Explain the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission
- Report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way and respond appropriately to a person’s changing needs and circumstances
Who is it for?
Roles including:
- Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role
- For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training