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Patient Oral Hygiene and Mouth Care

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, 3D, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Nursing Assistant Students / Allied Health Learners

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR or WEB Based

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Credits : 0.3

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About the Course:

Patient Oral Hygiene and Mouth Care is a fundamental patient care skill for Nursing Assistants working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings. In this microcredential, learners are introduced to the purpose and clinical importance of providing oral hygiene to patients, promoting comfort, preventing oral infections, maintaining overall health, and supporting patient dignity through safe and effective oral care practices. 

Through immersive VR simulations, learners gain hands-on experience performing a complete oral care procedure while following proper patient care protocols, hand hygiene practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, patient identification procedures, infection prevention measures, communication techniques, and safe body mechanics. The course emphasizes patient privacy, comfort, professionalism, and adherence to healthcare standards throughout the procedure. 

Learners will practice preparing the environment, performing hand hygiene, donning appropriate PPE, identifying and communicating with the patient, protecting clothing, brushing teeth, assisting with rinsing, flossing, providing mouthwash, cleaning the patient's lips, disposing of contaminated materials, and completing the procedure while maintaining infection prevention and patient safety.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the purpose and importance of oral care in promoting patient health, comfort, and infection prevention.
  • Understand proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, patient identification, and preparation before providing oral care.
  • Demonstrate correct techniques for tooth brushing, rinsing, flossing, and mouthwash assistance.
  • Perform a complete oral care procedure using proper sequencing and patient communication.
  • Apply infection prevention practices, patient privacy, and safe body mechanics throughout the procedure.
  • Provide safe, comfortable, and effective oral care according to healthcare facility standards.

Course delivered through our LMS and accessible in both VR and web. Learn on the web anytime, or enjoy immersive VR training with your own Oculus VR headset.

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At ImmerseLearn, we prepare healthcare learners with essential patient care skills required in modern healthcare environments. This microcredential develops competency in oral hygiene procedures, infection prevention, patient communication, PPE usage, oral assessment support, patient comfort, organization, professionalism, and safe clinical practices required to deliver high-quality daily patient care.

Understanding Oral Care −
Explore interactive 3D visuals explaining the purpose of oral care, the relationship between oral hygiene and overall patient health, and its role in preventing oral infections, reducing discomfort, improving nutrition, and enhancing patient well-being. Understand how routine oral care contributes to quality healthcare and patient satisfaction.
Patient Preparation and Infection Prevention +
Learn proper preparation procedures before providing oral care, including maintaining patient privacy, performing hand hygiene, donning appropriate PPE, introducing yourself, verifying patient identity, explaining the procedure, gathering supplies, and protecting the patient's clothing. Experience virtual demonstrations focused on infection prevention, communication, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Performing Oral Hygiene +
Engage in immersive VR scenarios to practice preparing the toothbrush, applying toothpaste, assisting the patient with tooth brushing, cleaning all tooth surfaces, helping the patient rinse safely, and maintaining comfort throughout the procedure. Learn correct brushing techniques, organized workflow, proper equipment handling, and safe body mechanics.
Flossing and Mouthwash Assistance +
Practice assisting patients with dental floss to gently clean between the teeth, safely disposing of used floss, preparing and administering mouthwash, assisting the patient during rinsing, and maintaining infection prevention throughout the process. Learn techniques that promote thorough oral hygiene while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Procedure Completion and Patient Comfort +
Develop skills in cleaning the patient's mouth and lip area, disposing of contaminated materials appropriately, inspecting the patient for comfort, maintaining a clean environment, removing PPE according to protocol, performing hand hygiene, and completing the procedure according to healthcare standards. Reinforce professionalism, patient dignity, and proper infection control throughout the conclusion of care.

At ImmerseLearn, we prepare healthcare learners with essential patient care skills required in modern healthcare environments. This microcredential develops competency in oral hygiene procedures, infection prevention, patient communication, PPE usage, oral assessment support, patient comfort, organization, professionalism, and safe clinical practices required to deliver high-quality daily patient care.