Supporting Clients with Dysphagia

This course provides disability support and aged care staff with the knowledge and skills to support a person with swallowing difficulties.

Participants will gain an understanding of the following concepts:

• The anatomy and physiology of swallowing
• What to look out for – signs and symptoms of dysphagia
• The consequences and impacts of dysphagia on the person
• How swallowing assessments are undertaken
• The IDDSI framework for food and fluid modification
• The role of the support worker