Level 2 Certificate in Oral Care for Health and Social Care

Course Overview

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge of oral health care from beginners to care professionals. Oral health training for care staff is part of the care quality commission's requirements for people living in care homes. Learn how to identify dental care problems and how to promote maintaining good oral health.

The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of oral health for adults in care homes.

Key Information

Course Length
8 to 12 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

Fully online course
Study from anywhere, at any time
Gain an accredited level 2 qualification
Nationally recognised
Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
Perfect for beginners
Unlimited support from qualified tutors
Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
No hidden costs

Course Price
£249.00

Funded Course
England Only

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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

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