Assisting Individuals with Oral Hygiene

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AIWOH

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of oral hygiene.
Explain the procedure to follow when brushing and flossing.

Outline:

Section 1: Oral Care

Importance of Oral Care

Oral Hygiene and Disability

Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene

General Guidelines

Overcoming Resistance

Brushing the Teeth

Flossing the Teeth

Finishing Up

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.