Our Oral Health Training course equips care staff with the knowledge and practical skills to promote and maintain good oral health for individuals in their care. Delivered face-to-face, this course focuses on the impact of oral health on overall well-being, dignity, and quality of life, while ensuring compliance with CQC standards. Participants will learn how to provide effective daily oral care, identify and address oral health issues, and support individuals in overcoming barriers to accessing dental care.
This course is ideal for care staff working in residential, supported living, or day service settings who want to enhance their understanding of oral health as an essential component of holistic care.
Course Description
Our Oral Health Training course provides care staff with the skills and knowledge to improve the oral health of individuals in their care. By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Importance of Oral Health
Recognise the impact of oral health on an individual’s general health, well-being, and dignity, and the importance of daily oral care. - Recognise the Effects of Poor Oral Care on Overall Health
Understand how poor oral health can contribute to broader health issues, including malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and systemic infections. - Recognise Common Oral Health Problems
Identify common oral health issues, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and infections, and understand how to address them effectively. - Identify the Impact of Untreated Dental Pain or Mouth Infections
Understand how untreated dental issues can affect the behavior, health, and well-being of individuals who may struggle to communicate their discomfort, such as those with dementia or communication difficulties. - Know How to Deliver Daily Mouth Care
Learn step-by-step techniques for providing effective daily oral hygiene, tailored to individual needs and preferences. - Reassess Oral Health Needs
Gain the knowledge to identify when and how oral health should be reassessed, ensuring care plans remain up to date. - Report and Respond to Oral Health Concerns
Know how to report oral health concerns and respond appropriately to changes in an individual’s needs or circumstances. - Understand Denture Marking
Learn the importance of denture marking, how to arrange it with an individual’s consent, and why it’s crucial for safeguarding and dignity. - Overcome Barriers to Oral Care
Learn strategies to address challenges individuals may face in accessing oral care, such as fear, cognitive impairments, or physical limitations. - Use Effective Communication to Encourage Participation
Develop communication skills to encourage individuals to actively participate in their oral care routine. - Record Oral Hygiene and Dental Treatments
Understand the importance of accurate record-keeping for oral hygiene and dental treatments, ensuring compliance with care plans and legal requirements.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our Oral Health Training course is aligned with the latest guidelines and recommendations, ensuring your team delivers safe and effective care while meeting regulatory standards. For this course, we align with the following frameworks:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Single Assessment Framework
This framework ensures that our training supports safe, effective, and person-centred care while promoting best practices and regulatory compliance. It reflects our commitment to helping your organisation meet CQC standards and maintain credibility in care delivery. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Training aligns with NICE recommendations for Oral Health for Adults in Care Homes. This ensures your staff are equipped to help maintain and improve the oral health of those you care for, and ensure timely access to dental treatment. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability
We integrate the principles of this framework to equip care staff with the skills to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. This ensures compassionate and person-centred approaches that foster inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life. Learn More (opens in a new tab). - Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People
Our training incorporates this framework to help care staff deliver respectful, effective, and tailored support to autistic individuals. By focusing on strengths-based care, we promote wellbeing, autonomy, and inclusion for those on the autism spectrum. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Skills for Care Statutory and Mandatory Training Guidelines
Our training integrates the key learning outcomes outlined in Skills for Care’s statutory and mandatory training guidelines. This ensures your staff are equipped with the essential knowledge and competencies required to deliver safe, effective, and compliant care. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with CQC and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor performance regularly.
- Assess knowledge and competence at least annually.
- Providing refresher training every three years or as required.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course, including Skills for Care recommendations and CQC standards.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Oral Health Training, and why is it important?
Oral Health Training equips care staff with essential knowledge and skills to promote good oral hygiene and prevent oral health problems, improving the overall health, dignity, and well-being of individuals in their care.
- Who should attend the Oral Health Training course?
This course is ideal for care staff working in residential, supported living, or day service settings who want to enhance their understanding of oral health as a crucial part of holistic care.
- What will I learn in the Oral Health Training course?
Participants will learn about the importance of oral health, common oral health problems, the impact of poor oral care, effective daily oral hygiene techniques, and how to overcome barriers to accessing dental care.
- How long is the Oral Health Training course?
The course lasts half a day, providing comprehensive content in a compact timeframe that suits busy care environments.
- Can the Oral Health Training be customised to our organisation’s needs?
Yes, we can tailor the content to reflect your organisation’s core values, policies, and procedures, making the training relevant and specific to your care practices.
- Do you offer refresher training?
Yes, we recommend refresher training every three years, or as needed, to ensure staff stay up to date with best practices in oral health care.
- Where can the Oral Health Training be delivered?
The training can be held at our Middleton, Manchester centre, or at your own premises, with flexible timings to accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
- What is the maximum number of participants for the training session?
Each session can accommodate up to 12 participants, ensuring a focused and interactive learning environment.
- Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the Oral Health Training?
Yes, certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course, confirming your team’s competency in oral health care.
- How often should my team refresh their Oral Health training?
We recommend refresher training every three years or as necessary to ensure ongoing competence and to stay in line with current standards.
Enquiry Form
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