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Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience

Overview

This ½ day course looks at the physical, Psychological and Social aspects of Dysphagia. It gives an appreciation of the Dysphagia Management Plan and how this may impact on an individual’s ability to participate in eating and drinking including understanding the ethical and legal issues relating to Dysphagia.

Why Is It Important?

Safe swallowing involves the timely and coordinated transport of food, fluids and saliva from the mouth through the throat to the stomach. When a swallowing problem (dysphagia) is present, there may be a high risk of food, fluids and saliva entering the lungs (aspiration). The person may be not be aware that this is happening (silent aspiration).

Aspiration can be dangerous as it can cause pneumonia. The person may also be at higher risk of choking.

Session Outline

To have a basic understanding of the term ‘Dysphagia’ and the four stages of swallowing or deglutition

Understand causes of Dysphagia including Diseases and the Anatomy and Physiology from normal to a person with Dysphagia

Recognise the signs and symptoms that require assessment of Dysphagia

Have an awareness of the referral process for Investigations

Gain an understanding of further Tests, Hospital Diagnosis, Treatments, Therapies and Dietary requirements

Learn how these apply to the patient group

Be able to understand how Psychosocial aspects of Dysphagia can be recognised

Aimed At

Healthcare professionals (registered and unregistered) in various settings, including nursing and residential homes, hospitals, outpatient and community settings.

Facilitated By

Registered nurse with first hand clinical experience.

CPD Accredited

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Dysphagia Care Training

By Wren Healthcare Ltd

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