1 Educators providing Dysphagia courses in Cardiff delivered Live Online

This course provides attendees with the knowledge required to assess and care for service users with dysphagia.

Causes of dysphagia and common swallowing problems The anatomy of swallowing About this event Causes of dysphagia and common swallowing problems The anatomy of swallowing How to recognise when someone is having difficulty swallowing Reducing risk of choking Knowing when to escalate and refer to a specialist Privacy, dignity and respect Alternatives to oral feeding

Dysphagia presents a multifaceted challenge that can culminate in aspiration, malnutrition, and a diminished quality of life. This course serves as a comprehensive exploration of dysphagia, unravelling its root causes, evaluation techniques, and measures for ensuring secure swallowing practices.

Course Overview: It is important that everybody who works in the care environment recognises the signs of potential eating and drinking difficulties and is able to support service users to eat and drink. This course combines both theory and practical sessions to equip those who work in care settings with this knowledge.   Course Aims: Define Dysphagia Identify the main parts of the human mouth and pharynx Recognise signs and symptoms of aspiration Know when to refer a service user Recognise good positions at mealtimes Experience food textures and being fed in different positions Management responsibilities