Learning aims:
To enable participants to demonstrate they have achieved enhanced continual professional development by keeping skills, knowledge, and competence up to date with current legislation and guidance in relation to their role in the delivery of Childsmile oral health improvement initiatives.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the need for a variety of data collection methods and how the data is used to identify health inequalities across Scotland.
Provide detail of preventative oral health information for families, in line with current guidance and legislation.
Discuss the role of fluoride in preventing caries.
Summarise current SACN (Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition) guidance on free sugars and their effect on health and oral health.
Explore the challenges parents may encounter in providing children with tooth friendly snacks and drinks in line with the Eatwell guidance.
Discuss the barriers a family living in poverty may have in providing a balanced meal for every day of the week in line with Eatwell guidance.
Describe one or more of the important aspects of motivational interviewing that support people change their behaviour.
CPD Hours:
4
Contact email: childsmile@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Provider: NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
Type: Bookable course
Audience: General audience
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