Dysphagia Awareness

Disability, Support Worker

Start date

10/06/2024

End date

31/12/2024

Overview

Every disease is painful. When it’s Dysphacia, it’s a major cause of concern. The condition can cause swallowing issues and harm overall health and wellness. Therefore, it’s vital to promote awareness. This Dysphagia Awareness course will give you clear ideas on dysphagia to comfort patients. You’ll learn about the warning signs of the disorder, its risk factors and prevention methods.

Taking the Dysphagia Awareness course will give you a thorough knowledge of dysphagia and why it occurs. It will teach you about the steps involved in swallowing. The training will address people who are acutely at risk for dysphagia as well as risk factors for the condition. Then, you’ll be able to recognise the distinct indications and manifestations of dysphagia. In the interim, you might read up on the medical diagnosis of swallowing difficulties. This enables you to determine the severity of dysphagia and take the necessary actions to minimise difficulties. Error diagnosis and prevention will also be covered in the course.

The Dysphagia Awareness course also provides interactive modules on different dysphagia treatments. It will demonstrate the many cases that can be improved with dysphagia treatment. Moreover, the course will cover the most common treatment almost every therapist recommends for treating swallowing issues. The course will also provide an in-depth guide to basic oral care for people with swallowing difficulties.

What you will learn

  • Understand the anatomy and physiology of swallowing.
  • Identify the etiology and clinical manifestations of dysphagia.
  • Utilize various assessment techniques to diagnose dysphagia.
  • Recognize the impact of dysphagia on quality of life.
  • Develop interdisciplinary approaches to dysphagia management.

What you require

  • Familiarity with healthcare terminology.
  • Access to online resources and multimedia materials.