Our Level 3 dysphagia awareness Train the Trainer course is designed to enable those attending to confidently train their in-house teams. During the course delegates will receive expert tuition from our team of experienced Trainers.
Attendees will learn how to deliver our own dysphagia awareness course, with a view to them using our materials in their own internal delivery post training. Every person attending will also be assessed in their own delivery by our team to achieve a formal sign off of competence.
Benefits of having an in house Trainer
Improve the quality of care provided
Reassurance of having attended an externally accredited course
Flexibility to train small groups as and when needed
Reduce costs by removing the reliance on external providers
What do delegates receive?
Training to deliver our own accredited materials
Trainer notes
Presentations
Delegate workbook
Videos to support delivery
Certificate templates
Periodic material updates
Ongoing support from our Training Team
Objectives
By the end of the session delegates will be able to:
Understand what dysphagia is and what causes this condition
Know how dysphagia is diagnosed
Have an awareness on how to treat dysphagia and support an individual with this condition
Identify complications of dysphagia including issues around choking
Have awareness of special considerations when administering medication to individuals with dysphagia
Understand relatable laws when supporting individuals with dysphagia
Course Content
Understanding dysphagia including the different types
Main causes of dysphagia
How to diagnose dysphagia
Possible treatments for dysphagia
Specialised equipment
Identifying choking risks and correct first aid for choking
IDDSI framework
What is thickener and when is this required?
Understanding different routes of medication administration when an individual has dysphagia
