Community Outreach Project (FT5049)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPreventive dentistry
DescriptionThis is the first of two study days for FDs in the region opting to participate in the Community Outreach programme. The first day aims to provide information and background to allow FDs to plan their projects.
Additional information

1st October for Dorset, Bath, Cornwall & Bristol schemes

2nd October for Devon & Somerset schemes

We shall give an outline as to what Community engagement is, learn how social circumstances affect oral health and their implications.

The charity Well Connected will talk about various projects and activities they have been involved in and help FDs discover what their roles might be.

VenueZoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual  View details
Date & timeFriday 2 October 2020, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMrs Jennifer Albiston, Phil Loughnane & Ms Wendy Smith  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleInteractive Workshop
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To find out what Community Outreach is.

To discover why social circumstance can have an influence on oral health.

To learn about the work of Well Connected

To discover how you might be involved in Community Outreach through your career.

Objectives

Know what community outreach project is.

Know how charity organisations can engage with hard to reach groups

Understand the social aspects of oral health

Plan a project in a small group.

Learning outcomes

Be equipped with the tools to plan an outreach project.

To appreciate how social circumstance can disadvantage individuals.

Be able to work as a team on a small project.