Course Details

• This course provides information on oral cancer, raising awareness by offering a deeper understanding of its causative and contributory factors. It also explores the long-term effects of the disease, its potential impact, and the available treatment options.
• You will be presented with a short presentation followed by an assessment.
• If you achieve a score of 80% or more, you pass the course and will receive a certificate to place in your CPD folder. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment when you feel confident to do so. 

Aims

This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of oral cancer, raising awareness by offering a deeper insight into its causative and contributory factors. It also explores the long-term effects of the disease and the significant impact it can have.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Illustrate an understanding of the causative and contributory factors of oral cancer
• Describe the treatments available
• Identify the side effects of the treatments and the long-term effects
• Evaluate the role of the dental nurse and oral cancer

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The causative and contributory factors of oral cancer
• The available treatments for oral cancer
• The side effects of treatments and the long-term effects of the disease
• The role of the dental nurse in supporting oral cancer patients

GDC Development Outcomes

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Topics covered