Dysphagia Awareness

Dysphagia Awareness
DysphagiaAwareness
Course Information
What is Dysphagia, Prevalence, Risks and impacts of Dysphagia, Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia, Brief management of Dysphagia, How you can help.
Learning Outcomes

 

  • ​To understand what Dysphagia is and the common signs and symptoms
  • To demonstrate awareness of the risk associated with Dysphagia
  • To be confident with when and how to support the individual with receiving help should concerns be raised with an eating and drinking difficulty.​ 

 

Target Audience
Training need was highlighted following an incident. Highlighted by Deborah Tubey. Training is for specific staff across our WiC’s. I tried contacting today to discuss the best way about delivering this. ‘identified staff’ by divisional leads
Band (Suitability)
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator

​Alexandra Shepherd

Alexandra.Shepherd@merseycare.nhs.uk


 


 

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