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Oral hygiene for people with disability
Fundamental knowledge for supporting proper oral hygiene in disability care
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Updated Jul 27, 2024
What you'll learn
- Correct oral hygiene techniques when assisting a person with disability in their oral hygiene
- Information about the role diet plays in maintaining good oral hygiene
- The various types of oral health conditions that can occur including gingivitis, periodontitis and decay and how to prevent them from occurring
- How some medications may contribute to oral health conditions
- Address challenges in disability oral care
- Maintain optimal oral health for disabled individuals
Course Description
This learning is aligned to the following NDIS Practice Standards:
- Provider Governance and Operational Management
- Risk Management
Course Overview: Oral hygiene training for disability support workers is important because it can prevent oral health problems, improve overall health, enhance quality of life, and empower clients with disabilities.
Target Audience: This course is developed to support Disability Support Practitioners in providing effective oral hygiene for people with disability.
