Dysphagia Awareness - eLearning

Description

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Describe relevant anatomy and physiology
• List different causes of dysphagia
• Describe the range of signs and symptoms
• Discuss the impact of dysphagia on daily life
• Recognise potential consequences of dysphagia
• Understand the need to manage health and safety risk
• Describe the range of strategies that may help and support a person who has dysphagia, including diet, oral hygiene, taking medications and assistance with eating
• Identify and discuss the range of available equipment

Course Content

• Learning aims
• Learning objectives
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Swallowing
  • Oral phase
  • Pharyngeal phase
  • Oesophageal phase
• What is dysphagia?
• Causes of dysphagia
• Signs and symptoms
• Impact on daily life
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Choking risk
• Choking first aid
• Assessment
• Tests
• Diet
• Assisting with eating
• Swallowing tips
• Artificial nutrition
• Communication
• Oral hygiene
• Environment
• Taking medications