Community Health Workers
Learn about resources and topics to assist to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families.
Community Health and Frontline Workers
Dental Health Training
There are eight brief modules in this course:
- Structure and function of the oral cavity
- Tooth eruption
- Diseases and condition of the oral cavity
- Oral health promotion and prevention
- Fluoride, pits and fissure sealants
- Oral health and systemic diseases, oral health and smoking
- Oral health in pregnancy, children, older adults and special populations
- Oral health services and resources in Iowa
Each module has specific objectives and a brief assessment. The assessments will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in each module. Those completing each module and assessment successfully (average scores 75% or above) will earn a certificate of competence in basic oral health knowledge.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is community health workers and other front-line workers that have client or patient-facing roles.
Learning Objectives
Provided within each module
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies Addressed
This training provides overview information necessary to acquire basic knowledge of oral health within the general and specific populations; the systemic connection to overall health; prevention and available safety net services and resources in Iowa.
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
Approximately 1.5 hours
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Dr. Olayinka Adekugbe
Mary Kelly
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Speakers or headphones
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
May 2021