Dysphagia
Course
In Cardiff
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Cardiff (Wales)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
This Dysphagia training course introduces the condition and promotes understanding of the implications and dangers when someone has difficulties with eating and swallowing.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Dysphagia
- Occurs
- Symptoms
- Symptoms of Dysphagia
- Individuals
- Drinking
- Promoting
- Promoting safer
- Safer eating
- Assessment
- FAAG
- Aspiration
- Adults
Course programme
The syllabus covers such topics as:
- Understanding what Dysphagia is and how it occurs
- The signs and symptoms of Dysphagia
- The problems caused by Dysphagia
- Promoting safer eating and drinking for individuals
- The role of the Feeding Assessment and Advisory Group (FAAG)
- Preventing aspiration in older adults with dysphagia
- Aspiration pneumonia
This training session supports nutrition and hydration in health and social care.
Dysphagia