Dates
- 2024:
- 30 September, 21 October: 1pm to 4:30pm (12:45pm arrvial for tea/coffee and registration)
- 21 October: 9:30am to 12:30pm (9:15am arrival for tea/coffee and registration)
- 2025:
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- 3 March: 1pm to 4:30pm (12:45pm arrival for tea/coffee and registration)
Course details
- Venue: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay
- Trainer: Training with Hart
- Targeted services: Community Wellbeing, Disability Team, Family Support & Intervention, Looked After Children, Commissioned Services (PIVs), Quality Standards, Vulnerable People Team, Youth Justice Service, Foster Carers
- Target group: Open to anyone who is interested in learning about Dysphasia
Course aims and objectives
- Define Dysphagia
- Explore the Anatomy and Physiology of the swallow Function
- Understanding Oral Dysphagia, Pharyngeal Dysphagia and Esophageal Dysphagia
- Identify the causes, signs, symptoms, and potential consequences of Dysphagia
- Overview of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Explore how Dysphagia is Diagnosed and Treatment options and support
- List key individuals involved with Dysphagia diagnosis and care
- Identify methods of care and support individuals with Dysphagia.
This Dysphagia awareness course will give staff an in-depth awareness of dysphagia; It looks at the anatomy of the swallow function. It looks at how swallowing issues affect the individual and the issues this can cause. This course also explores the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative. This interactive course uses practical activities to get staff thinking about how to support individuals with eating and swallowing while promoting independence for the person.
For further information, or if you have booked a place on the course and have not received notification to attend please contact the Workforce Development & Learning Administrative Team. Please do not turn up to any course unless you have received notification of your place as the event may be fully booked.