Dysphagia

 

Who should attend:

This course is an overview of the subject and is suitable for all members of staff from care staff through to management

 

Certificates:

All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training

 

 

Content content

 

Dysphagia a definition

How we swallow

Associated anatomy and physiology

Swallowing issues

Causes

Who may be affected

Risk assessment

Managing swallowing issues

Consequences of dysphagia

 

Duration

 

½ day

 

Assessment methods

 

Verbal responses

Written work

Group activities

End of course assessment