Dysphagia Care Training

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define dysphagia and explain the anatomy, physiology, and stages of swallowing relevant to safe care.
Distinguish between oropharyngeal and oesophageal dysphagia and describe common causes and contributing factors.
Identify populations at risk and adapt dysphagia support appropriately across settings, including domiciliary care.
Recognise early signs and symptoms of dysphagia and understand when concerns require escalation.
Describe screening, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tools used to assess dysphagia and related complications.
Monitor, document, and report dysphagia findings accurately and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
Explain evidence-based treatment approaches and the role of swallowing-therapy techniques in care planning.
Apply safe diet and fluid modification principles using the IDDSI framework and support oral health/hygiene.
Implement nutrition and hydration management: safe eating/drinking practices, feeding assistance, and prevention of malnutrition/dehydration (including dementia/stroke considerations).
Manage risk and safety: choking awareness/response, aspiration prevention, emergency preparedness and first aid, environmental/equipment safety, and legal/ethical responsibilities—while providing holistic psychosocial support and education to patients and families.

About course

A report shows that around four million people in the UK have dysphagia. The percentage highlights how common and serious swallowing difficulties can be, particularly among vulnerable adults. Without proper knowledge and intervention, Dysphagia can lead to serious health issues like choking, aspiration pneumonia, and dehydration.

So, the Dysphagia Care Training Course is crucial for care workers in health and social care settings. Our CPD-accredited Dysphagia Care Training is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills to manage risks and deliver safe, person-centred care. This course is ideal for care assistants, support workers, nurses, healthcare professionals and individuals who support people with swallowing difficulties.

The online Dysphagia care course modules cover the foundations of Dysphagia, including swallowing anatomy, stages, types, and more. You will learn how to recognise early signs and symptoms, conduct screening and assessment, use diagnostic tools, and interpret findings effectively. You will also get knowledge about risk prevention, emergency response, legal considerations, and more.

When you complete our Dysphagia Management Course, you will be able to identify early signs, implement safe hydration strategies, prevent aspiration and choking incidents, and work within different teams. You will be knowledgeable in the psychosocial impact and emergency preparedness skills of Dysphagia. You can also provide customised care based on their needs.

So, start your learning journey with our Dysphagia Care Online Training Course. The Training Excellence give you a free CPD certificate when you complete the course. Why are you doing late? Enrol today and enjoy massive benefits, premium resources, and unbeatable value to help you advance your career faster and smarter.

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Course Curriculum

8 sections • 56 lectures • 6m total

Section Overview of Foundations of Dysphagia Care
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Understanding Dysphagia
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Self-Assessment Case Study: Understanding Dysphagia
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Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing
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Stages of the Swallow in Dysphagia Care
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Types of Dysphagia (Oropharyngeal and Oesophageal)
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Causes and Contributing Factors of Dysphagia
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Populations at Risk for Dysphagia
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Domiciliary Care and Dysphagia Care (Compare and Contrast)
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Highlights of Foundations of Dysphagia Care
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