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Managing Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing (FEDS) in People with an Intellectual Disability

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Learn to support individuals with intellectual disabilities who face challenges with feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing. This module offers practical insights and management strategies.

5 Modules1 hour
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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Describe the normal swallowing mechanism and the four key phases of swallowing.
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with FEDS difficulties.
  • Identify common risk factors affecting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Understand how a multidisciplinary team contributes to the management of FEDS.
  • Explain the role of proper body positioning in managing FEDS challenges.
  • Follow and implement a FEDS care plan effectively.
  • Determine the appropriate timing and method for referring someone for a FEDS assessment.

Modules

Module 1

Understanding Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing (FEDS)

Module 2

The Swallowing Process

Module 3

Managing Feeding, Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing (FEDS) Difficulties

Module 4

FEDS Plan

Module 5

Summary

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This is Commendable, Great work 👏.

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Highly informative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers the swallowing process, common feeding and swallowing difficulties, risks such as aspiration, recognising symptoms, safe management strategies, and practical approaches to support daily care.

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

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

Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, support workers, and caregivers supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and feeding or swallowing needs.