{"id":568,"date":"2022-02-07T23:23:48","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T23:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/oral-care-training\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:02:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:02:28","slug":"oral-care-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/education-and-training\/oral-care-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Care Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/6885.jpg\" alt=\"Older person with a member of healthcare staff\" class=\"wp-image-8043 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/6885.jpg 480w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/6885-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The Caring for Smiles team provide a variety of education and training for Care Home Staff to access in relation to oral care, more details on each option can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">By ensuring good oral care, we can prevent pain and suffering and enable people to eat well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">ORAL CARE TRAINING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Click on the title bars below for more information <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-81420\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Basic Training <\/h2><div id=\"ac-81420\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This training is offered and delivered to all Nursing \/ Care Homes across Lothian and all care staff have the opportunity to attend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The training is provided within the Nursing \/ Care Home setting and is normally delivered face to face, the session lasts 45- 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic Oral Care Training covers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Understand the importance of good oral health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Understand what contributes to poor oral health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">How to support older people with oral care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Why oral care is necessary and important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Oral health products \u2013 their use and storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Signs and symptoms \u2013 Referral pathways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">How to complete an Oral Health Risk Assessment and Daily Oral Care Plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-81421\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Caring for Smiles &#8211; Accredited Training<\/h2><div id=\"ac-81421\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caring for Smiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Is Scotland\u2019s national oral health promotion, training and support programme, which aims to improve the oral health of older people, particularly those living in care homes.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"Older person meeting with a dentist\" class=\"wp-image-8075 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Picture4.png 367w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Picture4-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-regular-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caring for Smiles and SVQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The Caring for Smiles training is SCQF accredited, and has been mapped to SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF 6. This means that work generated for the Caring for Smiles training can also be used towards an SVQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">For further information on Caring for Smiles accredited training and how it maps to SVQ (no log in required) click:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/31629\/oral-health-improvement-for-priority-groups\/caring-for-smiles\/caring-for-smiles-learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TURAS Learn Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-81422\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Foundation Level &#8211; <strong>SCQF level 5 (2 credit points)<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-81422\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">The training comprises of 2 hours of classroom teaching, completion of reflective case studies and being observed in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Completion of foundation level is equivalent to 20 hours of continuous professional learning time (CPL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Caring for Smiles<\/strong> <strong>Foundation Level Covers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li>The importance of good oral health for people living in care homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common risk factors such as dry mouth, gum disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oral health risk assessment, care planning and daily documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to provide good oral care for those who require assistance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How and when to report concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-81423\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>Intermediate level \u2013 at SCQF level 6 (2 credit points)<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"ac-81423\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Candidates must have successfully completed foundation level before moving on to intermediate level training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">The training involves 3 hours of classroom learning, work based completion of reflective cases and observation of practice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caring for Smiles Intermediate Training builds on Foundation Level training and you will further develop skills in supporting oral care<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">For people receiving palliative and end of life care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Techniques and strategies to help people living with dementia, including those who resist oral care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Recognising the need for specialist oral care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Booking Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Care Home Managers can make bookings for training through the local designated Dental Health Support Worker or by contacting Diane Marshall, Caring for Smiles Coordinator&nbsp;at <a href=\"mailto:diane.marshall@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diane.marshall@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Telephone: 0131 470 5691 \/ 07711 425906<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Public Health Scotland have produced and easy read guide for anyone who supports a person with oral care, it can be viewed and downloaded at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthscotland.com\/documents\/5751.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caring for Smiles \u2013 A guide for carers<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Caring for Smiles information is also available on TURAS learn, which is open access. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/31518\/oral-health-improvement-for-priority-groups\/caring-for-smiles\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/31518\/oral-health-improvement-for-priority-groups\/caring-for-smiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caring for Smiles Learners<\/a><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>NICE \u2013 Oral health for adults in care homes<\/strong><br>National guidance to maintain and improve oral health and ensure timely access to dental care. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/qs151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/qs151<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous professional learning (CPL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Accessing and engaging with any training or the above resources  may provide evidence of CPL which is a requirement of all job roles, and professional registration for some staff groups. Further guidance can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/reflective-practice-portfolio-of-learning\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lothian Care Academy&#8217;s Reflective Practice &amp; Portfolio of Learning<\/a> webpage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">For information on information relating to Care Homes and oral care services and referral processes please see the following webpages.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/supporting-residents-needs\/physical-conditions-treatments\/services-oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oral Health: Service and information<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/info\/supporting-residents-needs\/physical-conditions-treatments\/referral-pathways-oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oral Health: Referral Pathway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Caring for Smiles team provide a variety of education and training for Care Home Staff to access in relation to oral care, more details on each option can be found below. 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