Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Difficulties Training (Dysphagia) Level 2 Enhanced
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Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Difficulties Training (Dysphagia) Level 2 Enhanced
Course Information
The Level 2 Enhanced Eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia) training is a training package to support staff who contribute to the care and treatment of individuals presenting with or who are at risk of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
Learning Outcomes
- To demonstrate an awareness of the ‘normal swallow’ process
- Demonstrate an understanding of what Dysphagia is and the ‘at risk groups’
- To identify signs or symptoms which indicate potential eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia)
- To have an awareness of the impacts of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties for the individual and their carers.
- To feel confident with supporting someone who has Dysphagia by following their eating, drinking and swallowing care plan.
- To demonstrate knowledge around the different IDDSI stages and confidence around identifying the different stages
Refresher
n/a
Target Audience
The level 2 enhanced training will be appropriate for staff who:
- are involved in direct care
- prepare oral intake for service users
- assist in eating and providing fluids for service users
- follow eating, drinking and swallowing care plans
Band (Suitability)
| Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 5 | Band 6 | Band 7 | Band 8 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
LD Prospectus Event Category
Role Specific Mandated Training (Classroom/Virtual)
Dysphagia workshop- Use of thickening agents audio.pptx