Alcohol - very brief advice training for the dental team (CPD-LEED05MAY15A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectAlcohol awareness
DescriptionThe training will help dental team members raise the issue of alcohol use with their patients, give very brief advice about the impacts of alcohol on oral health and where patient information is available for further support. This training has been designed to be used by all members of the dental team.
VenueRoom 2.17A and B, HEE - Leeds Office (Willow Terrace Rd), Leeds  View details
Date & timeTuesday 5 May 2015, 14:00 to 16:00
LecturerDr Julia Csikar  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To enable dental teams to raise the issue of alcohol with their patients
  • Identify patients at an increased or higher risk due to their alcohol use and signpost to their GP or local alcohol support service (where appropriate).
Objectives
  • To provide general and dental specific information about alcohol
  • To introduce the use of an alcohol screening tools e.g. AUDIT C
  • To give information on how to offer patients very brief advice about alcohol usage.