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Achieving Patient-centered Care through Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

COURSE NUMBER: 471

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

This course will present an overview of the role of the oral health care provider in interprofessional education and collaborative practice; discuss the importance of oral health on overall health and the necessity of working on an interpro...

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Overview

This course will present an overview of the role of the oral health care provider in interprofessional education and collaborative practice; discuss the importance of oral health on overall health and the necessity of working on an interprofessional team to provide patient-centered care and to improve population health; and will provide an overview of the core competencies for collaborative practice.


The purpose of this continuing education course is to present an overview of the role of the oral health care provider in interprofessional education and collaborative practice. The course will discuss the importance of oral health on overall health and the necessity of working on an interprofessional team to provide patient-centered care and to improve population health. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the core competencies for collaborative practice.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Oct 31, 2016

  • Last Revision Date:

    Dec 31, 2000

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Oct 29, 2020

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Describe the core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice.
  • Discuss the importance of oral health on overall health.
  • Discuss the benefits of developing an interprofessional team focused on improving patient health.
  • Discuss the role of the oral healthcare provider on a collaborative health care team.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The authors report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886