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Dysphagia and Swallow Assessments
Short course
In Bolton ()
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
Flexible
This Dysphagia and Swallow Assessments training course develops delegates’ awareness of dysphagia, the potential complications and its causes in the service user, along with those who are at higher risk.
About this course
To provide enough knowledge so professionals can assess and manage risks for patients and service users with swallowing difficulties.
Healthcare professionals who have a responsibility for caring and supporting service users with swallowing difficulties will benefit from this training programme.
Each one of the courses we deliver has been designed in accordance with strict working practices and guidelines, leading to the receipt of recognized and highly valuable certification for successful students.
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Subjects
- Dysphagia
- Swallow Assessment
- Nurse training
Teachers and trainers (1)
Clinical Skills Trainer
Specialist Nurse Educators
Course programme
The syllabus of this Dysphagia and Swallow Assessments training course includes instruction of the following topics:
- What is dysphagia
- The causes
- Signs, symptoms and complications
- Risk assessments
- The normal and abnormal swallow reflex
- Management
- The importance of multi-disciplinary working
- Summary and evaluation
Dysphagia and Swallow Assessments