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Oral Health Training and Learning

Mouth Cancer Awareness training

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand & describe the risk factors for mouth cancer
  • Understand & describe the 3 main signs & symptoms of mouth cancer
  • Understand the impact of living with mouth cancer
  • Use the knowledge gained to promote mouth self-examination.

Target Audience:

This course is for staff & volunteers who work in health & social care organisations and projects.

Duration:

1-2 hours.

Delivery Method:

Live online facilitated session on MS Teams

Contact:

NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Oral Health Awareness session

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand & describe the 4 key oral health key messages
  • Describe outreach & public dental services and the Childsmile Programme
  • Understand the impact on children & adults having poor oral Health
  • Understand & describe the risk factors for mouth cancer
  • Understand & describe the 3 main signs & symptoms of mouth cancer
  • Use the knowledge gained to promote mouth self-examination
  • Use the knowledge gained to reduce oral health inequalities

Target Audience:

Combined Oral Health/mouth cancer training for Health and Social Care staff who support children & families.

Duration:

1-2 hours.

Delivery Method:

Live online facilitated session on MS Teams

Contact:

NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

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