Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties Disability leading to increased resident hospitalisation

leading to increased resident hospitalisation and mortality

This course is appropriate for all staff supporting individuals in their home

Understand your role in supporting a client with a dressing

Recognise the importance of detecting changes in an individual’s condition

Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties Disability leading to increased resident hospitalisationCourse 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