Description
Through our Oral Healthcare course, you'll grasp the importance of maintaining good oral health, learn to recognise factors leading to poor oral conditions, and acquire essential daily care techniques. Additionally, you'll explore the crucial role of accurate oral care documentation and how to conduct effective oral health risk assessments. The course also delves into findings from a recent CQC report, highlighting the pressing need for improved oral care practices within care facilities, underscoring the impact of such care on overall well-being and quality of life for those in care settings.
Learning outcomes
- Recognise what elements add to poor oral health in older people.
- Show good methods of day to day care when supporting residents who need assistance.
- Recognise and know how and when to be concerned about an individual’s oral health.
- Explain the importance of oral care documentation, e.g care plans and risk assessments.
- Explain what strategies can be used to help residents with dementia and those who display challenging behaviour towards oral care.
- Recognise when more specialised care is needed
Accreditation Certificate
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Oral Healthcare Certificate
Day-to-day techniques, risk assessment, and proper documentation for essential oral care
What does my certificate include?
Your Oral Healthcare Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
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