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Dysphagia Care Training Course

This Dysphagia Care training course is suited to nurses, care staff, health care assistants, dietitians, or anyone that works with people with dysphagia. Increase your staff's knowledge and understanding of dysphagia with this online course.

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Dysphagia care training course

Dysphagia can really harm a person's quality of life and lead to malnutrition, chest infections, and choking incidents. It is estimated over 50% of residents in care homes will have a degree of dysphagia. It is vital your staff learn the correct skills and knowledge to be able to provide safe care to those with dysphagia.

This online Dysphagia Care training course will teach your employees what dysphagia is, the 4 phases of swallowing, the signs and symptoms of dysphagia, understand SLT, how and when to make referrals, diet and fluids, and how to support those with dysphagia.

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to instantly download their Dysphagia Care certificate.

Duration Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Dysphagia Care training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.
Entry & Level Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Oral Care and Dysphagia training course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.
Certification Certification On completion of this Dysphagia Care training course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online.
Accreditations Accreditations
This online Dysphagia Care course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

 

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Dysphagia care training course outline

The aim of this Dysphagia Care training course is to greater increase your understanding of Dysphagia Care, its causes, and its signs and symptoms.

The key points covered in this course are:

  • What is dysphagia care?
  • 4 phases of swallowing
  • Different dysphagia
  • Causes of dysphagia
  • Signs and symptoms of dysphagia
  • Physical and mental consequences
  • The impact dysphagia has
  • Signs and symptoms of choking
  • What is choking?
  • SLT and referrals
  • Diet and fluids
  • International dysphagia diet standardisation initiative (IDDSI)

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Dysphagia care training course learning outcomes

On completion of this Dysphagia Care training course, learners should know and understand the following:
 
  • What is dysphagia care?
    Learn what dysphagia is
  • 4 phases of swallowing
    Know the 4 phases of swallowing
  • Different dysphagia
    Learn the different types of dysphagia
  • Causes of dysphagia
    Understand what causes dysphagia
  • Signs and symptoms of dysphagia
    Learn the signs and symptoms of dysphagia
  • Physical and mental consequences
    Know the physical and mental consequences of dysphagia
  • The impact dysphagia has
    Understand the impact dysphagia has on people's quality of life
  • Signs and symptoms of choking
    Learn the signs and symptoms of choking and adverse reactions
  • What is choking?
    Learn and understand what choking is and it's relationship to swallowing difficulties
  • SLT and referrals
    Understand SLT and how and when to make referrals
  • Diet and fluids
    Understand diet and fluids
  • International dysphagia diet standardisation initiative (IDDSI)
    Understand the international dysphagia diet standardisation initiative (IDDSI)

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FAQ - Dysphagia care training course

Frequently asked questions

If you have any more questions, get in touch and we will be happy to help!

Become certified in dysphagia care today and enrol on our Dysphagia Care training course. It covers the below questions in more depth!

What is dysphagia care? Dysphagia is when a person has problems with swallowing and can affect infants, children and young people, and adults.
Who should enrol in this Dysphagia Care training course?

This online Dysphagia Care training is designed for staff that works with dysphagia or wants to gain a better understanding of dysphagia care. This could include:

  • Healthcare assistants
  • Care staff
  • Nurses
  • Speech and language therapists
  • Dietitians
Why is dysphagia care important?

Dysphagia care is important because it can be dangerous due to difficulty swallowing food and drinks. If not cared for properly, the person with dysphagia can be malnourished, leading to illnesses such as chest infections and pneumonia.

Ensure your staff have the correct training in place to provide effective care and enrol on our online Dysphagia Care training course.

 

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Dysphagia care training course delivery methods

Our Dysphagia Care training course is available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for care staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns. 

• Study when you want 
• Track staff progress 
• Study anywhere you want on any device 

 

It's easy to get certified in dysphagia care

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

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Book A Course Book this Dysphagia Care training course via the website, by messaging us or calling.
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Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.
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Complete Course Complete the Dysphagia Care course you purchased in the delivery method you chose.
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Become Certified Great! Now you're certified and can download the Dysphagia Care certificates from the portal.

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