Dysphagia Training Course will help all people working with people who have Dysphagia. The course explores ways in which professionals can help their service users with eating and drinking and gives an overview of the signs, symptons and causes to look out for and what to do. The course lasts for three hours and can be tailor designed for you specific needs and either completed at one of our offices or in a location that is better for your group.

1. Dysphagia
Course Description:
Dysphagia is important for staff working in Health and Social Care settings if they are
working with service users with this condition. This course will explore the ways in which
we could assist the service user with their eating and drinking and it explains some of the
causes, signs and symptoms to look for.
This course is designed to assist in giving person centred care. This is a theory course and
students will be asked to take part in group work and open discussions.
Course Outline:
What is Dysphagia?
How swallowing works / The 3 stages of swallowing
Causes
Inflammatory muscle disease / central nervous system / Reflux esophagitis / Alcohol,
tobacco and drug abuse
Symptoms
Difficulty swallowing / Pain and discomfort / Lower chest pain after eating / Angina like
chest pain after swallowing / Regurgitation of food or liquid / Feeling of fullness in throat
Things To Do
Positioning when eating / Dining environment / Amount of food / Rate of eating / Saliva
management / Food consistency
Course Duration:
3hrs
Assessment:
The trainer will carry out an on-going assessment during the course
Certification:
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
Location:
The course can be delivered at locations to suit the client or at one of our training venues
Maximum number of delegates per trainer is 15
Telephone: 0845 468 0870
Pathway College
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Web: www.pathwaygroup.co.uk
Birmingham: 0121 369 0100
Email: caretraining@pathwaygroup.co.uk