Oral Health ( including Dysphagia Awareness )
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Oral Health ( including Dysphagia Awareness )

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Oral Health ( including Dysphagia Awareness )
20 Chapters
1 Hours
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About The Course

This module aims to provide you with standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to oral health, mouth care and the support of patients with swallowing difficulties. It is important to remember that local policies and guidance should always be followed and all staff have a duty to be aware of, and comply with, their organisation's requirements.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Explore the structure of the mouth, teeth, and esophagus.
  • Discuss the significance of maintaining oral hygiene for overall well-being and social interaction.
  • Identify factors contributing to deteriorating oral health.
  • Outline the steps for conducting a thorough oral health examination.
  • Examine essential strategies for effective oral care.
  • Understand the critical role of oral care for individuals undergoing palliative treatment.
  • Determine the appropriate times for escalating oral care issues and the process for seeking dental consultation.
  • Clarify the meaning of 'dysphagia.'
  • Identify clinical conditions that could result in dysphagia.
  • Recognize the indications and discomforts associated with dysphagia.
  • Detail the methodology for evaluating a person's swallowing ability.
  • Illuminate the fundamental principles of managing dysphagia emergencies.
  • Acquire knowledge about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and its practical applications.
  • Guide on assisting individuals with dysphagia in achieving autonomous eating.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Referring for Additional Support
Chapter 2 References
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 4 Steps to Support Nutrition and Fluid
Chapter 5 Supporting people with dysphagia
Chapter 6 The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Chapter 7 Assessing Someone's Swallow
Chapter 8 A Person is Choking - Six Steps to Undertake
Chapter 9 Aspiration and Choking
Chapter 10 What is Dysphagia?
Chapter 11 The Mouth
Chapter 12 Managing Common Oral Issues
Chapter 13 Mouth Care Within Palliative Care
Chapter 14 Principles of Effective Mouth Care
Chapter 15 Assessing Oral Health Needs
Chapter 16 Why is Oral Hygiene so Important?
Chapter 17 Causes of Poor Oral Health
Chapter 18 What is Oral Hygiene?
Chapter 19 Anatomy of Oesophagus
Chapter 20 Teeth
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