Childsmile Learners Section
Childsmile Learners Section
Childsmile Courses
There are two different formats of Childsmile training available:
One is a 6 module course which is aimed at those who have never completed any Childsmile training to date
The other is a 2 module refresher course which is for those who have completed Childsmile training prior to 2018
Childsmile Learning Programme
This learning programme covers the theoretical component of the training course and is credit rated by SQA at SCQF Level 7 with 6 notional credit points.
The programme consists of essential self-directed learning, followed by tutor led face to face sessions via Microsoft TEAMS platform for each module.
You will require a Turas account to access the learning programme, if you do not already have a Turas account you can use your Office 365 login or create a Turas account by registering as a new user
Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland Qualification
REHIS Elementary Food and Health
Childsmile Development session
This course is for staff involved in delivering the Childsmile Programme. The course covers the importance of having a balanced diet, the needs of specific groups, the impact of food on health, and the function of vitamins and minerals. Current food initiatives and nutrition policy are addressed, to highlight the importance of bridging the gap in food health inequalities.
The course is accredited through REHIS(Royal Environmental Institute of Scotland) and has been independently rated on the Scottish Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at level 5 with one credit. Participants undertake a multiple choice exam at the end of the training session.
Topics covered include:
- An Introduction to Food and Health
- Food and Nutrients
- Energy and Energy Balance
- Influences on Food Intake
- Eating for Health - Food and Wellbeing
- Action Planning
For more information and booking please email Childsmile@nes.scot.uk
This course provides 5 hours of verifiable CPD
Extended duties dental nurse annual update
Extended Duties Dental Nurse: Annual Update
This resource is relevant to all trained Extended Duty Dental Nurses (EDDN) applying fluoride varnish applications to children in Scotland.
Childsmile Extended Duties Dental Nurses should undertake this e-learning as part of their personal development plan on a yearly basis, preferably before the beginning of each new school academic year or prior to their annual appraisal.
At the end of this e-learning you will be required to undertake an assessment and complete an evaluation form.
A CPD certificate can be downloaded after successful completion of the assessment. Please remember to update your GDC number on your Turas profile so that it displays when your certificate is generated.
This resource provides 2 hours verifiable CPD