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Dysphagia Management Training

Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect millions of individuals—particularly the elderly, those with neurological conditions, and people recovering from surgery or stroke. This Dysphagia Training Course is designed to equip healthcare providers and caregivers with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, manage, and support individuals with dysphagia safely.

Whether you’re working in aged care, hospitals, rehabilitation, or home settings, this course empowers you to improve nutritional outcomes, reduce choking risks, and enhance quality of life during mealtimes.

This course covers:

  • Understand Dysphagia and Its Impact – Learn what dysphagia is and how it affects nutrition, hydration, and overall health.
  • Identify and Report Swallowing Issues – Recognize early signs of swallowing difficulties and know when to escalate concerns.
  • Ensure Mealtime Safety – Apply strategies to prevent choking, aspiration, and malnutrition during eating and drinking.
  • Prepare and Support Safe Feeding – Safely modify fluids and provide respectful, effective feeding assistance.
  • Communicate and Act Responsibly – Engage with clients and care teams clearly, following ethical and legal care guidelines.

Delivery Mode

Study online, whenever you want . Train anywhere, anytime. This course is available 100% online and accessible 24/7.

 

Course Duration

2 hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays

$110.00
DETAILS

Who Can Benefit

This Dysphagia Training equips aged care staff—from personal care assistants and nurses—with the essential skills to safely manage swallowing difficulties. This training improves resident safety by reducing choking and aspiration risks, enhances nutrition and hydration outcomes, supports compliance with care standards, and boosts staff confidence in delivering compassionate, effective mealtime care.

This course is suitable for:

  • Carers or Assistant in Nursing (AINs)
  • Registered Nurses and enrolled nurses
  • Home care workers
  • Disability support workers

Evidence of Completion: Certificate of Completion will be issued by email

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No pre-requisite required for this training