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Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties
Course Description
Describe how dysphagia may affect a person and explore appropriate care strategies. Update includes information on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
Learning Outcomes
– Define the term dysphagia and how to recognise signs and symptoms
– Describe complications that can occur due to dysphagia
– Discuss how to assess for swallowing difficulties
– Describe how to support a person with dysphagia during eating and drinking
Course Code:
R-170125-AUCourse Availability:
Due to be released 19/04/2024Topics:
dysphagiaLibrary:
Residential Care Course LibraryCollection:
Care & Clinical