Dysphagia affects 50-70% of nursing home residents and is estimated to affect 8% of the general population. It is essential to know how to care for these patients to avoid potentially life-threatening consequences. By the end of this eLearning course, learners should understand:
- What different forms of Dysphagia there are
- The common causes of Dysphagia
- The impact that Dysphagia can have on people who suffer from it
- Diagnosis
- What different types of treatment for Dysphagia are available
Dysphagia affects 50-70% of nursing home residents and is estimated to affect 8% of the general population. It is essential to know how to care for these patients to avoid potentially life-threatening consequences. By the end of this eLearning course, learners should understand:
- What different forms of Dysphagia there are
- The common causes of Dysphagia
- The impact that Dysphagia can have on people who suffer from it
- Diagnosis
- What different types of treatment for Dysphagia are available
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Dysphagia Awareness.
Interactive Video Lessons, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate
Subjects covered include:
- What Dysphagia is
- Causes of Dysphagia
- Recognising and Diagnosing Dysphagia
- Complications of Dysphagia
- Dysphagia in Children
- Treating Dysphagia
- The impact Dysphagia can have on people who suffer from it
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