Oral Health in Care Certification

Oral Health in Care

This course focuses on the very important topic of oral health in the care environment. You will learn that there is considerably more to oral care than the proper cleaning of teeth and care of gums. It is an intensive and important skill that covers all aspects of patient care; physical, psychological and emotional. Good oral health is a basic requirement for well-being, comfort and self-esteem. The course discusses the logistics of implementing an oral health programme, including how to implement and conduct proper oral care, data collection and the assessment of the success of the oral health programme. Common problems of implementing an oral health programme are discussed, including poor staff training and the challenges of dealing with the oral health of people with cognitive impairment, life-threatening diseases and various forms of disability. Oral Care is a highly important subject which often receives inadequate attention, and this course aims to correct this situation and prepare you to be a well-trained and effective caregiver.

What you will learn:

• The importance of oral hygiene in the care setting.
• The processes and challenges of implementing oral care.
• Diseases of the mouth, gums, jaw and teeth.
• The impact of poor nutrition and certain types of medication on the mouth, gums and teeth.
• The problems with oral health at different stages of life.
• Strategies to establish and monitor care routines and analyse their successes and failures.
• The importance of liaising with dental care professionals, care staff and family members of the person in care.

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Gain important knowledge that you can use to further your personal career goals and increase your ability to give high-quality care.
• Understand the process of evaluating, monitoring and handling oral health problems.
• Bring a broader range of proficiency into your caregiver role.
• Improve the health and contentment of those in your care.
• Gain knowledge to impart valuable oral health information to other caregivers.