Dysphagia in Social Care

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This Dysphagia course looks to explore and educate learners to understand what Dysphagia is and how it can occur as well as being able to identify signs, symptoms and problems caused by the condition to be able to promote safer eating and drinking for those individuals affected.

Course Level: Introductory Course

Duration: 45 Minutes - 1 Hour

Accreditation: CPD Certified

Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate

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Description

What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the term used to describe when a person has difficulties swallowing when drinking and eating. This short course has been created to help learners gain more awareness of this condition as well as gaining knowledge around how to help those suffering.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Dysphagia.

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

· Understand what Dysphagia is and how it occurs

· Be aware of the signs and symptoms of Dysphagia

· Be aware of problems caused by Dysphagia

· Promote safer eating and drinking for individuals

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Duration 

30 Study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.

Target Audience

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

What you'll learn

  • Explain what Dysphagia is and how it occurs
  • Identify signs and symptoms of Dysphagia are
  • Outline the problems caused by Dysphagia
  • Promote safer eating and drinking for individuals with dysphagia

Suitable for

  • Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
  • For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

Certification

Example Certificate

Self-Printed Certificate Option

Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.

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