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Managing Dysphagia

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Managing Dysphagia provides essential knowledge and practical guidance for recognising, managing and caring for people with swallowing difficulties. This course covers the IDDSI framework, texture modification, risks and safe care practices, with a focus on dysphagia aged care and how to manage dysphagia safely.

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What you'll learn

  • Define dysphagia and explain its common causes, risk factors, types, signs and symptoms, particularly in dysphagia aged care settings.
  • Identify the risks associated with dysphagia, including choking, aspiration, dehydration and malnutrition, and recognise when further support may be required.
  • Understand the IDDSI framework and explain how to use IDDSI to support appropriate food textures and drink thicknesses.
  • Apply safe dysphagia management practices and understand how texture modification supports safer eating and drinking under the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
  • Provide appropriate care for clients with dysphagia by applying practical strategies covered in dysphagia online training Australia, while supporting dignity, nutrition, hydration and safety.

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Training Overview

  • Understanding Dysphagia
  • Causes and Risk Factors of Dysphagia
  • Dysphagia Across Different Populations
  • Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Dysphagia Treatment Principles
  • Introduction to IDDSI
  • Applying the IDDSI Framework
  • Oral Health and Biofilm
  • Summary
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Frequently asked questions

The Dysphagia Awareness course covers swallowing disorders, causes and symptoms of dysphagia, assessment methods, treatment principles, the IDDSI framework, oral health, aspiration pneumonia, and periodontal care.

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Dysphagia Awareness course.

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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, support workers, and anyone involved in caring for individuals with swallowing difficulties or dysphagia.

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