About the Course
Personal and Oral Hygiene Training
This Personal and Oral Hygiene training course supports health and social care workers, carers, and HCAs to provide safe, dignified, and person‑centred hygiene support for individuals in residential or domiciliary care. The session explores how effective hygiene practices protect health, prevent infection, and promote comfort and wellbeing—particularly for people who may be vulnerable or unable to meet their own care needs.
Participants will develop confidence in delivering personal and oral care sensitively, maintaining dignity and choice, and communicating clearly during intimate care tasks. The course also highlights the importance of assessment, documentation, and individualised care planning to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
Course Content
The syllabus includes:
Definition of personal hygiene What personal and oral hygiene includes and why it matters
Assessment and implementation Identifying individual needs and delivering appropriate, person‑centred support
Importance of communication Using clear, respectful communication to promote comfort, trust, and understanding
Dignity, support, and choice Upholding privacy, independence, and autonomy during intimate care
Care planning and documentation Recording care accurately and ensuring continuity of support
Course Details
Suitable for: Health and social care workers, carers and HCAs
Delivery method: Face‑to‑face / Virtual training
Course length: ½ day
Maximum attendees: 15 delegates