Introduction
This course is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their understanding of oral health care, from beginners to care professionals. Oral health training for care staff is a key requirement of the Care Quality Commission for those living in care homes. You’ll learn how to recognise dental care issues and promote the importance of maintaining good oral health.
Learners will have access to online learning platform.
During your time with the Dumfries & Galloway College, support is always available whenever you need it. Each learner is paired with a dedicated personal tutor who will grade all assignments and provide comprehensive feedback for every submission
Course code
OOCH
Location
Remote Learning
Duration
Guided Learning Hours – 140
On average, learners complete this course within 8 – 10 weeks
Entry Requirements
Suitable for those learners aged 16 or above and have a good level of communication skills.
You can only study one course at a time.
Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- A valid UK passport
- A full or provisional UK driving licence
Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course.
This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Course Content
This course is split into 5 manageable units:
Unit 1: Principles of oral health care
- Section 1: Understand basic oral healthcare principles
- Section 2: Know how to identify poor oral health
- Section 3: Understand factors that can negatively affect oral hygiene and how to prevent them
- Section 4: Understand the impacts of poor oral hygiene on other areas of health
Unit 2: Oral hygiene equipment and support
- Section 1: Understand the equipment used to achieve good oral health
- Section 2: Know when to seek advice from a professional
- Section 3: Understand barriers individuals may face when accessing oral care
Unit 3: Principles of promoting a person-centred approach to oral hygiene
- Section 1: Understand person-centred approaches
- Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging active participation
- Section 3: Understand the importance of an individual’s wellbeing
- Section 4: Understand the importance of developing care plans when providing oral hygiene for others
- Section 5: Understand the benefits of loved ones being involved in care plans for oral hygiene
Unit 4: Principles for providing oral care in a health and social care setting
- Section 1: Understand the importance of recording oral hygiene and dental treatments
- Section 2: Understand the importance of consent
- Section 3: Know when to seek advice from a professional on behalf of someone you care for
- Section 4: Understand the importance of protective equipment
Unit 5: Providing oral care in care settings
- Section 1: Understand how to provide oral care for those at end of life
- Section 2: Understand oral care for those with dentures
- Section 3: Understand oral care for those with medical conditions
- Section 4: Know how to assess the mouth
Assessments
This course requires the completion and passing of five tutor marked online unit assessments. Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.
Additional funding information
This course is fully funded for Scottish residents for a limited time
Course Contact Details
openlearning@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734233