Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (Dysphagia)
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Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Learning Outcomes
The aims of this course are for
learners to:
- Gain an understanding of some of the eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties that may be experienced by people with Learning Disabilities
- Be able to recognise some of the warning signs that could indicate a need to refer to Speech and Language Therapy
- Increase awareness of how to safely support and supervise a service user’s eating, drinking and swallowing
Refresher
Every 2 years for nursing staff and support workers working at Mersey Care Whalley
Target Audience
This is a practical course for all clinical staff and support workers, particularly those who will be directly involved in supporting mealtimes.
Band (Suitability)
| Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 5 | Band 6 | Band 7 | Band 8 | Band 9 |
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LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Eating Drinking and Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia) Awareness E-learning.mp4