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Dysphagia L2

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This training is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of dysphagia. It provides basic knowledge of this area, however, if you are supporting individuals with dysphagia, you are likely to require additional training before carrying out tasks.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the causes and effects of dysphagia
  • Identify individuals ‘at risk’ of developing dysphagia
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of dysphagia
  • Understand what actions to take where dysphagia is suspected
  • Understand how dysphagia is treated and managed
  • Understand the definition of dysphagia
  • Know who is at risk of dysphagia
  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the mouth and upper digestive tract
  • Understand the swallowing process and cough reflex
  • Understand the conditions and physical difficulties that affect effective swallowing
  • Understand the effects of dysphagia on a person
  • Manage dysphagia
  • Understand dysphagia and nutrition
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how the health of the person we support impacts on their swallowing
  • Support people living with dysphagia
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Modules

  • What is dysphagia?
  • Causes of dysphagia
  • Symptoms & diagnosis
  • Treatments and Management
  • Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing food, fluids or saliva. Dysphagia symptoms may include coughing, choking, a wet voice or difficulty moving food safely through the mouth and throat.

People with stroke, dementia, neurological conditions, learning disabilities or certain physical conditions may have a higher dysphagia risk. Older adults may also require swallowing assessment.

Common dysphagia symptoms include coughing or choking during meals, difficulty swallowing, food remaining in the mouth, weight loss, repeated chest infections and changes in voice after eating.

Dysphagia management may include swallowing assessment, modified food or fluids, safe positioning, appropriate feeding techniques and specialist advice from a speech and language therapist.

Dysphagia can affect nutrition and hydration and may increase the risk of choking, aspiration and weight loss. Safe eating and drinking plans help support adequate nutrition, hydration and wellbeing.