Training in Oral Healthcare
Meeting Oral Care Standards: Training for Care Staff
Training in Oral Healthcare
Free Essential Oral Care Training - not certificate and resouces provided.
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Oral Champion course
Webinar •Our Oral Health Champion course empowers care staff with essential skills to promote and maintain oral health in care settings. Practical, engaging, and evidence-based, it builds confidence to lead better mouth care for vulnerable adults.
£85
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Certificate in Essential Oral Care
Course • 49 lessonsThis eLearning course trains care staff in daily oral care support. Includes a certificate on completion and helpful resources to embed best practices in care homes. Ideal for all staff involved in personal care.
£7
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FREE Essential Oral Care Training
Course • 49 lessonsThis oral healthcare training course has been designed for care homes to enroll all care staff who are involved in personal care. The course provides knowledge and skills to support people that need assistance with daily oral care.
Free
Learning Outcomes
This training provides topics that are of relevance to providing best practice mouth care for people in different care settings.
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Understand Best Practices in Mouth Care – Learn effective oral care techniques, including supporting individuals with complex needs and proper denture care.
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Recognize Common Oral Health Issues – Identify and manage conditions such as bleeding gums, dry mouth, and ulcers.
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Understand the Link Between Oral and General Health – Gain knowledge of how oral health impacts overall well-being and systemic health.
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Apply Best Practices and Clinical Governance – Ensure compliance with current standards, policies, and quality care frameworks.
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Conduct Oral Health Assessments – Learn how to assess oral health needs, including what to look for in the mouth and identifying soft tissue findings.
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Manage Resistant Behavior to Oral Care – Develop practical strategies to support individuals who resist mouth care.
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Implement Palliative and End-of-Life Oral Care – Understand the latest guidance, recommended tools, and best practices for maintaining comfort and dignity in palliative care.