Supporting Clients with Dysphagia
Support a person with swallowing difficulties
Course Overview
This course provides disability support and aged care staff with the knowledge and skills to support a person with swallowing difficulties.
Learning Outcomes
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