Dysphagia Management

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive guide about challenges associated with dysphagia. It will equip your team with specialised training, ensuring adherence to the most current NDIS practice standards and regulations.  

Course highlights:

1. Describe what dysphagia is and how it affects swallowing.
2. Identify common signs and risks of dysphagia.
3. Explain the first aid steps to take if someone is choking.
4. Follow mealtime management strategies to support safe eating and drinking.
5. Recognisethe different IDDSI food levels and their textures.
6. Demonstrate how to perform an IDDSI flow test.
7. Report swallowing difficulties and incidents correctly.
8. Identify how to support a healthy diet.