Provides employees with a good understanding of swallowing problems

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Course Aims:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to ;

• State what is meant by dysphagia
• State the signs to look out for
• Will know ways of managing symptoms
• Describe the swallowing process

Learning Outcomes:

• To help staff recognise signs and manage symptoms of dysphagia

Course Outline

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Introduction to how we swallow
• Pharyngeal stage
• Peristalsis
• Stomach
• Swallowing difficulties
• Aspiration
• Malnutrition and dehydration
• Dental hygiene
• PEG
• Dysphasia and medication
• Older people at Risk

Intended for

• All employees in the health and social care sector

Modes of delivery

• Presentation
• Group discussion and activities
• Assessment

Benefits Perceived by the Delegates

• Better understanding of dysphagia, the related problems and how to manage it

Course Duration

• 3hrs