Flexible Commissioning Oral Health Champions (DWD13NOV23)

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SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis training course supports dental nurses who are involved with NHS Flexible Commissioning programmes. Education will be delivered over 4 half day sessions, allowing 1 month between for independent learning. ALL SESSIONS MANDATORY - CPD CAN NOT BE GIVEN FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE.
Additional information

GDC applicants must attend all sessions, and be enrolled on eLfH. A supervisor is required for the competency workbook. Applicants must have access to a digital devise with camera and audio. ALL SESSIONS MANDATORY - CPD CAN NOT BE GIVEN FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
4 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 13 Nov 2023, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 2:   Mon 11 Dec 2023, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 3:   Mon 15 Jan 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
Session 4:   Mon 12 Feb 2024, 13:00 to 16:00
LecturerManager of Dent Ellen Davison  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryCertificate of competence
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours12:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This online course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to support the NHS Flexible Commissioning programme in primary care.

Objectives

To explain the role of the OH Champion,

To revise oral anatomy, caries process and prevention.

To explain and discuss basic OH education including measuring plaque and applying fluoride.

To highlight the importance of effective behaviour change conversations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session dental nurses will be able to demonstrate completion in all components of the Flexible Commissioning OH Champion training course.

DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective oral health advice to patients and safely apply fluoride varnish.