Course Information
This course introduces learners to dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and dysphasia (language and communication difficulties), with a focus on recognising signs, understanding risks, and supporting individuals safely. Participants will explore causes, symptoms, safe eating and drinking practices, communication strategies, and when to escalate concerns. By the end, learners will feel confident identifying issues early and providing safe, person‑centred support in line with best practice.Course Instructor
Section 1
Aims of this Course
What is Dysphagia
Section 2
Causes of dysphagia
Clinical implication
Structural and Mechanical Causes
Inflammatory and Autoimmune causes
Neurological Causes
Muscular disorders
Congenital and developmental causes
Medication-induced and iatrogenic causes
Psychological and behavioural causes
Ageing and multifactorial causes
Section 3
Symptoms
Recovery
Typical pathway and assessments
Rehabilitation approaches
Nutrition and safety during recovery
Timeline and prognosis
Section 4
What is Dysphasia
Key Impacts
Section 4
Broca Area
Expressive Dysphasia (Broca’s Type)
Receptive Dysphasia (Wernicke’s Type)
Global Dysphasia
Communication Strategies for Care Staff
Supporting Eating & Drinking (Link to Dysphagia)
Working With Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs)
Section 5
Knowledge Check
Has Quiz
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