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About the course

Please note, this is a fully online course and you will be given access to an online portfolio upon successful completion of the initial assessment process.

Qualification Purpose

This qualification is aimed at those who are already in employment within the care sector or those who are seeking employment in the sector.

This qualification aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of oral hygiene for individuals in a care setting.

This qualification also aims to meet a training gap within the care sector identified by Care Quality Commission. It was identified that there was a lack of knowledge and understanding of oral hygiene and care within care settings.

This qualification covers areas which were identified such as basic oral health care, how to assess the mouth and the importance of person centred approaches

Course content

The course is split into 5 manageable units:

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

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

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

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

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
How is the course delivered and assessed?

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study, giving you the freedom to choose your learning schedule yourself whilst still gaining certification for your chosen subject.

We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course and we recommend completing within 12 weeks.

We appreciate this may be a new way of learning for many of you or there may be some further support required. If you find yourself feeling less than confident and look for additional support, we want to make sure we are there to offer that little bit extra and tailor it to your needs. This may include a phone call or emails with one of our dedicated tutors and support staff to help guide you through your course.

Additional information

For further information or to request a call please email [email protected] or call 07775 998546 during office hours