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Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties
Course Description
Describe how Dysphagia may affect a person and explore appropriate care strategies. Update includes information on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
Learning Outcomes
* Define the term dysphagia and how to recognise signs and symptoms.
* Describe complications that can occur due to dysphagia.
* Discuss how to assess for swallowing difficulties.
* Describe how to support a person with dysphagia during eating and drinking.