Current Status Not Enrolled Enroll in this course to get access Price £4.00 Get Started Take this Course Oral Care - Best Practices DescriptionMaster essential oral care techniques and best practices for maintaining a healthy oral cavity. Suitable for:Health and Social Care staff, Managers, Nurses, Care Assistants, Support Workers, Volunteers Course Objectives By the end of this course, learners will be able to:Understand the principles of dignified end-of-life careRecognise physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs at the end of lifeCommunicate sensitively and compassionately with individuals and familiesSupport choice, dignity, and comfort during the final days and hoursWork in partnership with families and professionalsRespond to cultural, religious, and personal preferencesReflect on the emotional impact of end-of-life care on themselves and their colleaguesApply best practice in providing after-death care and support to families Course Content Expand All Lessons Oral care – Best practices 20 Topics You don't currently have access to this content Expand Oral care – Best practices Lesson Content 0% Complete 0/20 Steps Navigating through this course Description Course Objectives Introduction Dental plaque Dental plaque (cont.) The connection between Oral Health and General Well-being Systemic health impact Nutritional well-being Psychological and social impact Quality of life Aging and frailty considerations Dry mouth The effects of dry mouth on general well-being Combat dry mouth Oral Health Assessment Infection prevention and control Mouth care in a patient’s daily routine Mouth care in a patient’s daily routine (cont.) Mouth care – step by step Test 1 Quiz You don't currently have access to this content Expand Test Lesson Content Test – Oral Care – Best Practices Course Feedback You don't currently have access to this content Start course