Free Level 2 Oral Care Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration140 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Oral Care for Health and Social Care Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside work, caring responsibilities, or family life. This oral care for health and social care qualification covers how to identify dental care problems and how to support good oral health for people living in care settings. Oral health training for care staff is part of the Care Quality Commission's requirements for care homes. No previous experience of oral health care is needed. The course runs for 140 hours in total.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge of oral health care from beginners to care professionals. Oral health training for care staff is part of the care quality commission's requirements for people living in care homes. Learn how to identify dental care problems and how to promote maintaining good oral health.The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of oral health for adults in care homes.This course is part of Yeovil College’s new range of fully-online programmes – thoughtfully designed to allow maximum flexibility around work, family, or other life commitments. You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform, and throughout your course, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor, who will mark your work and provide constructive feedback to help you progress confidently. You can apply to start this course at any time, but should be aware that once you’ve completed the admissions process and enrolled, you will have a fixed number of weeks to complete your programme. If online learning isn’t your thing, don’t worry – we still have a wide range of on-site courses available for adults which you can explore through the ‘Our Courses’ search tool on our website.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the latest information.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common dental care problems in adults in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to promote and maintain good oral health for people in your care.
  • You'll understand the Care Quality Commission's requirements around oral health in care homes.
  • You'll develop practical knowledge to support individuals with their daily oral hygiene routines.
  • You'll recognise when to escalate concerns about a person's oral health to a dental professional.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Yeovil College on a part-time, daytime basis. You'll work through the course content with assessor support, completing written or portfolio-based tasks that are marked and returned with feedback to help you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting residents' daily oral health needs in care homes.
  • Senior care assistant: taking responsibility for oral health monitoring across a team.
  • Healthcare support worker: working in NHS or community care settings.
  • Residential support worker: providing personal care including oral hygiene in residential settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering oral care support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of care skills, often required for progression in care roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior or supervisory care role.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care: a short qualification that complements your oral care training.

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