Caregiving for People with Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)

Name: Caregiving for People with Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
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Learn to recognise swallowing problems (dysphagia) and care for people with this condition in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain the pharyngeal phase sequence and airway-protection reflexes in dysphagia
Identify age-related changes and medications that impact swallowing ability and safety
Distinguish between mild, moderate, and severe dysphagia using functional eating indicators
Recognise early warning signs of dysphagia to enable timely caregiver responses
Discuss the differences between choking and aspiration, including observable signs.
Outline screening boundaries for caregivers and when to refer to a speech-language therapist
Analyse feeding techniques to optimise safety and consistency during mealtimes
Assess mealtime environments for distractions to improve swallowing readiness
Identify suitable adaptive utensils based on patient needs for safe feeding
Evaluate hydration strategies to ensure effective intake of thickened liquids
Create structured feeding routines that accommodate individual patient needs
Summarise key safety protocols for administering medications in modified textures

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