Dysphagia
Subject categories: General Health and Social Care, Nursing and Health CareCourse overview
This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including:
Group discussions, small group activities, DVD clips and worksheets
This course has been developed and mapped to:
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Guidance on Dysphagia
And the following QCF unit:
Support Individuals to Eat and Drink
Course content
What is Dysphagia?
The risks arising from lack of appropriate dysphagia management
Multi-disciplinary assessments and team working
Care planning and following professional recommendations
Planning and preparation of meals, including following dietary needs
Equipment and sitting positions to support comfortable and safe eating
First aid response
Learning outcomes
Describe the causes and risks associated with dysphagia
State the common signs and symptoms of dysphagia
Prepare and provide support for eating and drinking
Monitor eating and drinking and the support provided
Describe the first aid response in an emergency
Duration
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