Dysphagia Awareness Course

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Dysphagia Awareness Course Online Training Overview

This Dysphagia Awareness online course will give an overview of what the medical condition dysphagia is and what is involved in managing the condition.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Dysphagia Awareness Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Understand how normal swallowing works

  • Explain the signs and symptoms of dysphagia
  • Identify those that are at a higher risk of having dysphagia
  • Explain how to find help when managing an individual with dysphagia

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Dysphagia Awareness free course certificate.

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Course Content

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Dysphagia Awareness Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Dysphagia Awareness training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

  • Refresher training
  • Inductions
  • Awareness
  • Knowledge enhancement

 Dysphagia Awareness Training: Who Is It For?

The Dysphagia Awareness Training Course in the UK is designed for professionals across various sectors who work with individuals experiencing swallowing difficulties. This course is essential for:

  • Healthcare Professionals: Including speech and language therapists, nurses, dietitians, and occupational therapists who work directly with patients experiencing dysphagia. This training helps healthcare professionals understand the complexities of dysphagia, its implications for patient care, and the strategies for assessment and management.

  • Care Home Staff: Providing training to staff working in care homes, nursing facilities, and residential settings where individuals with dysphagia may reside. This course equips care home staff with the knowledge and skills to ensure safe feeding practices, prevent aspiration, and promote adequate nutrition and hydration for residents with swallowing difficulties.

  • Social Care Workers: Offering guidance to social care workers and support workers who provide care and assistance to individuals in the community with dysphagia. This training helps them recognize signs of dysphagia, implement appropriate feeding techniques, and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of their clients.

  • Educators and School Staff: Including teachers, teaching assistants, and school nurses who may support students with dysphagia in educational settings. This course provides educators with an understanding of how to create inclusive environments, accommodate students’ needs, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to address swallowing difficulties effectively.

  • Family Caregivers: Providing support and education to family members and caregivers of individuals with dysphagia. This training helps family caregivers recognize the signs of dysphagia, learn safe feeding techniques, and understand the importance of following dietary recommendations to ensure their loved one’s nutritional needs are met.

  • Hospital Staff: Equipping hospital personnel, including doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants, with the knowledge to identify and manage dysphagia in patients admitted to hospital settings. This training focuses on the importance of early identification, appropriate referral to specialists, and the implementation of dysphagia management plans to prevent complications.

  • Community Support Workers: Offering training to community support workers, outreach workers, and volunteers who interact with individuals in the community with dysphagia. This course emphasizes the importance of effective communication, mealtime supervision, and the promotion of independence while ensuring the safety and well-being of clients with swallowing difficulties.

  • Catering and Hospitality Staff: Providing awareness training to food service professionals working in settings such as restaurants, hotels, and cafes. This course educates catering and hospitality staff on the importance of accommodating customers with dysphagia, offering modified textures, and adhering to food safety standards to prevent choking incidents.

In summary, the Dysphagia Awareness Training Course in the UK is essential for professionals and individuals across healthcare, social care, education, and hospitality sectors who have a role in supporting individuals with swallowing difficulties. This training enables participants to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practices to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with dysphagia.

Dysphagia Awareness FAQ

Dysphagia Awareness Frequently Asked Questions

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Yes, the dysphagia awareness course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited dysphagia safety awareness course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Yes, the dysphagia awareness course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Yes, the dysphagia awareness course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

What our customers say

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October 5, 2024

Informative

Ada C Peter
September 18, 2024

The course was easy to use and informative

Gheorghe Laurentiu Serban
September 9, 2024

The course was understandable and knowledge able

Gurpreet Kaur

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A hard copy certificate printed on certificate grade paper can be purchased for a nominal fee via your learner dashboard and are dispatched within three working days to your address. Please note at this time we currently only mail certificates to the United Kingdom. 

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