This free online course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge of oral health care from beginners to health and social care professionals.
In this free online oral health course for health and social care, you will learn how to identify dental care problems and how to promote and maintain good oral health.
This oral care 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.
The free course is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience in oral health for adults in care homes.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
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
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
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
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
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
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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Yes, Oral Care for Health and Social Care is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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