Dysphagia Awareness

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Dysphagia Awareness provides healthcare professionals with a practical understanding of swallowing disorders, their causes, symptoms, and potential complications. The course explores swallowing anatomy and physiology, the IDDSI framework for safe nutrition, and the importance of multidisciplinary care and oral health in supporting individuals with dysphagia.

11 Modules1 hour
$169$0
Dysphagia Awareness

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Describe the causes, types, symptoms, and potential complications of dysphagia.
  • Explain the anatomy and physiology involved in normal swallowing and identify factors that contribute to swallowing difficulties.
  • Recognize the importance of early identification, multidisciplinary management, and evidence-based approaches to dysphagia care.
  • Apply the principles of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework to support safe eating and drinking.
  • Understand the role of oral health, dental care, and ongoing maintenance in reducing complications and improving outcomes for individuals with dysphagia.

Modules

Module 1

Introduction to Dysphagia

Module 2

Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing

Module 3

Dysphagia Across Different Populations

Module 4

Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice

Module 5

Dysphagia Treatment Principles

Module 6

Introduction to IDDSI

Module 7

Applying the IDDSI Framework

Module 8

Oral Health and Biofilm

Module 9

Oral Health and Systemic Complications

Module 10

Periodontal Care

Module 11

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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.

To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, create an account at care-learning.com.

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