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Dysphagia Training
Last updated:
July 2026
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This Course Includes:
Free Certificate download upon completion
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Access from anywhere
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Full audio voiceover
8 CPD points
Description
Dysphagia training is specialised education that teaches health and social care professionals how to recognise, assess, and support people with swallowing difficulties safely. Without appropriate knowledge, dysphagia can increase the risk of choking, aspiration, malnutrition, and dehydration. Our CPD-accredited training programme provides the essential knowledge needed to deliver safe, person-centred dysphagia care.
The dysphagia course is designed for care homes, domiciliary care providers, NHS teams, supported living services, rehabilitation settings, and other healthcare organisations seeking to strengthen workforce competence. It is also suitable for nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, rehabilitation workers, and other health and social care professionals responsible for supporting safe swallowing and dysphagia care.
Furthermore, learners will develop skills in recognising swallowing difficulties, applying the IDDSI Framework, supporting safe nutrition and hydration, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Learners will also build confidence in delivering safe, person-centred dysphagia care across a range of health and social care settings.
Additionally, this dysphagia training online course covers the foundations of dysphagia care, recognition and assessment, treatment and intervention, nutrition and hydration management, risk management and safety, and holistic supportive care. Learners will strengthen their capabilities to support safer swallowing, improve care quality, and achieve better patient outcomes.
If you’re looking for reliable personal protective equipment courses for your organisation that offer flexible study options, expert-led learning, and recognised certification, this programme is an excellent choice. Developed by industry professionals and aligned with UK standards, it allows learners to study at their own pace and access the course on any device.
On completion, learners will receive a free digital certificate recognising their competence and continuing professional development. Enrol today in our dysphagia training course to strengthen workplace safety knowledge, support legal compliance, and improve patient outcomes.
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What you will learn in this course
- Dysphagia principles, swallowing disorders, and factors affecting safe swallowing function
- Dysphagia recognition, screening methods, and effective assessment and reporting practices
- Treatment approaches, IDDSI Framework, and safe nutrition and hydration management
- Choking prevention, aspiration risk management, and emergency response procedures
- Holistic dysphagia care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and person-centred support strategies
- Legal responsibilities, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in dysphagia care services
Who Should Take This Course
- Care assistants and support workers in residential, nursing, and domiciliary care settings.
- Healthcare assistants and ward-based staff support mealtimes and daily care routines.
- Team leaders and supervisors are responsible for safer care practices, documentation, and escalation pathways.
- Anyone working with older adults or clinical risk groups (e.g., stroke or dementia support environments) where dysphagia is more common.
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CPD Accredited Certificate
Our certificates are industry-recognised and can significantly boost your employability. They serve as proof that you've completed high-quality, CPD-accredited training and are aligned with current industry standards. Whether you're entering the job market or aiming for higher roles, this certificate adds strong value to your CV. It showcases your professional knowledge and commitment to continuous development, helping you stand out in the UK workforce.
Dysphagia Training
Curriculum
Foundations of Dysphagia Care
Section Overview of Foundations of Dysphagia Care
Understanding Dysphagia
Self-Assessment Case Study: Understanding Dysphagia
Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing
Stages of the Swallow in Dysphagia Care
Types of Dysphagia (Oropharyngeal and Oesophageal)
Causes and Contributing Factors of Dysphagia
Populations at Risk for Dysphagia
Domiciliary Care and Dysphagia Care (Compare and Contrast)
Highlights of Foundations of Dysphagia Care
Recognition and Assessment of Dysphagia
Treatment and Intervention for Dysphagia
Nutrition and Hydration Management for Dysphagia
Risk Management and Safety from Dysphagia
Holistic and Supportive Care for Dysphagia
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