Assisting with Oral Hygiene

Hours: 0.25
# Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AOH

Oral care is an important task included in the daily activity of grooming. However, it is often an aspect of care that does not get the attention it deserves. This course will discuss the importance of oral care as well as the procedure involved. You will also learn about barriers to oral hygiene commonly experienced by individuals with IDD.

Course Description

Oral care is an important task included in the daily activity of grooming. However, it is often an aspect of care that does not get the attention it deserves. This course will discuss the importance of oral care as well as the procedure involved. You will also learn about barriers to oral hygiene commonly experienced by individuals with IDD.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

0.25 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AOH

Hours: 0.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2025

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

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Oral Care

Importance of Oral Care

Oral Hygiene and Disability

Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene

General Guidelines

Brushing the Teeth

Flossing the Teeth

Finishing Up

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Assisting with Oral Hygiene

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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