Clinical Care
Clinical Care
Dysphagia
Delivery:
eLearning
Level:
3
Accreditation:
This course is CPD certified.
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About this course
Dysphagia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to swallow safely, often leading to swallowing difficulties that can increase the risk of choking, aspiration, or poor nutrition. This dysphagia training course is designed to build knowledge and understanding of dysphagia, helping learners recognise the signs, causes, and risks associated with the condition. It provides practical guidance for delivering safe and effective dysphagia care in everyday care settings.
This course is ideal for carers, care home staff, and adult social care workers who support people with dysphagia in environments such as care homes, supported living, and domiciliary care. The training is particularly relevant for those involved in mealtime support or assisting individuals with complex care needs, making it suitable as dysphagia training for carers and frontline care staff.
Throughout this course, learners will develop greater awareness of how dysphagia is identified and managed, including the role of speech and language therapy in assessment and treatment. The course covers types and causes of dysphagia, signs and symptoms, associated risks, and safe ways to support individuals following a diagnosis. On completion, learners will gain the confidence to apply safer care practices when supporting people with swallowing difficulties. This CPD-certified course is suitable for Level 3 care roles and supports ongoing professional development in health and social care.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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What dysphagia is and how swallowing difficulties affect individuals
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The key stages of the swallow and where difficulties may occur
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The main types of dysphagia and how they can present in different individuals
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Common causes and who is most at risk
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Recognising signs and symptoms of dysphagia, including key indicators that may suggest swallowing difficulties
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How dysphagia is identified and the role of speech and language therapy
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Awareness of dysphagia treatment and support options
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The risks linked to dysphagia and the importance of safe dysphagia care
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How individuals can be supported in line with care plans and best practice
Course Syllabus Includes
- What dysphagia is: a clear explanation of dysphagia and its impact on swallowing and daily care
- Oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Oesophagus dysphagia
- The 5 Stages of Swallow
- The causes of dysphagia
- Who is most at risk of dysphagia?
- Signs and symptoms of dysphagia
- What to do if you suspect signs of dysphagia
- How dysphagia is diagnosed
- Treatments for Oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Treatments for Oesophagus dysphagia
- Risks associated with dysphagia
- Managing a diagnosis of dysphagia
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