Dysphagia Training

Dysphagia Training for Support Staff & Carers

 

Welcome to our Dysphagia Training program designed for Support Staff, Carers and Managers of those with swallowing difficulties. 

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Understanding the choking hazard risks, what to do when this occurs and the IDDSI Mealtime Management Standards is vital for all who work with disability and the Aged care! This program is for Support Workers, Carers and Managers.

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Swallowing difficulties can increase as we age however there are specific populations we need targeted understanding and guidance. Dysphagia occurs in many clients with disability in supported independent settings (SIL) and aged care.

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Are you and your care staff properly prepared to deal with Dysphagia difficulties with your clients?

• Learn from the professionals who are trained specifically in this field ~ Speech Pathologist and our First Aid Trainer!

• Understanding the signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties and the correct food preparation techniques is vital in preventing these challenges. Prevention is the key when understanding choking hazards and the protocols set in place by speech pathologists is vital as the consequences can be tragic!  and how to deal with this real!  

​Clients and residents with progressive neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Motor Neuron disease) and other conditions such as stroke, heart disease and cancer can all be risk of swallowing changes and difficulties.

• Do you know what to do when someone coughs continually, choking and aspirating in your setting?

• Are your staff adequately trained?

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Our responsibilities to our clients are:

• All clients have a right to a healthy, quality of life with reduced risk of serious concerns when dysphagia is involved. We all enjoy the basic enjoyment of life and eating and drinking is a big part of social quality in our lives.

• We have a right to ensure we minimise dysphagia and swallowing risks for all.

• We have a provision to provide appropriate and professional safe swallowing education to all support personnel and staff who care for those who are at the highest risk.

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Key Competences Covered:

• Understanding the gastrointestinal system.

• Medical conditions that result in a dysphagia diagnosis

• Documentation, including written assessment and escalation notes.

• Practical assessment. What are your responsibilities?

• Malnutrition and management of swallowing phases.

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Who is this workshop for?

• Disability and Aged Care Staff

• Carers of the elderly being cared for at home

• Family members.

• Other Allied Health Professionals working in Disability and Aged Care, for example physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists or students who would like to know more about dysphagia and IDDSI standards.

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Dysphagia Training – Training Course Certification

• A certificate of achievement is issued on completion of the course.

 

Complete the training questionnaire today and we will be in touch to organise your training workshop tailored specifically for you. Workshops usually run for two hours duration and will vary dependent on your clients and organisations needs.