Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties Inspection Recognise the role of each

Recognise the role of each team member in participating in an effective inspection

Recognise the role the Mental Capacity Act plays in your work and the importance of assessing capacity in those you care for

Understand the need to maintain an individual’s dignity in everyday care

Explain how to respond to and manage complications

Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties Inspection Recognise the role of eachCourse Description: In this course you will learn how dysphagia may affect a person and explore appropriate care strategies. Includes information on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, participants should be able to: Define the term dysphagia and how to recognise signs and symptoms Describe complications that can occur due to dysphagia Discuss how to assess for