Course Aims

To promote awareness of dysphagia and its consequences. To provide underpinning knowledge associated with best care for people with dysphagia. To provide an overview of new dysphagia diet standards. To promote the safety and well-being of all patients who have dysphagia. 

Learning Outcomes

• Describe relevant anatomy and physiology. 
• List different causes of dysphagia. 
• Describe the range of signs and symptoms.  
• Discuss the impact of dysphagia on daily life. 
• Recognise potential consequences of dysphagia. 
• Understand the need to manage health and safety risk. 
• Describe the range of strategies that may help and support a person who has dysphagia, including diet, oral hygiene, taking. medications and assistance with eating.  
• Identify and discuss the range of available equipment.