Alcohol Awareness (DWD07MAR24)

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SubjectHealth and Wellbeing
DescriptionThis is an interactive training session designed to give the skills and confidence for the whole dental team to raise the issue of alcohol use with their patients, give very brief advice about the impacts of alcohol on oral health and signpost patients to further advice, support and information.
Additional information

This training has been designed to be used by all members of the dental team and builds upon an e-learning resource designed specifically for the dental team which should be undertaken (45 minutes free online session) before the workshop.

VenueBlackboard Collaborate, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 7 March 2024, 19:00 to 20:00
LecturerDr Julia Csikar  View details
Target audience

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

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B
CPD hours1:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To enable dental teams to raise the issue of alcohol with their patients and signpost them to appropriate support.

Objectives

To provide general and dental specific information about alcohol

To introduce the use of alcohol screening tools e.g. AUDIT C

To give information on how to offer patients very brief advice about alcohol usage.

Learning outcomes

After this course delegates will be able to feel comfortable raising alcohol issues with their patients, provide appropriate advice and signpost patients to further care