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