Better oral care for dependent older people
Foundation is credit rated at SCQF Level 5 with 2 Notional credit points. It covers the importance of every day oral care, with a practical session including introduction to risk assessment, care planning daily documentation and referral.
Staff require to successfully complete the Foundation level before undertaking the Intermediate level.
Intermediate is credit rated at SCQF Level 6 with 2 Notional credit points. It re-iterates the importance of daily oral care, focussing on dementia skills, palliative care, and end of life care with a practical focus on risk assessment and documentation.
For details on how to access training please contact your Health Board Coordinators.
For Caring for Smiles Programme enquiries please contact the Caring for Smiles Programme Manager:
Leigh.Deas@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 01292 885912