Dysphagia Awareness

Dysphagia affects 50-70% of nursing home residents and is estimated to affect 8% of the general population. It is essential to know how to care for these patients to avoid potentially life-threatening consequences.

By the end of this eLearning course, learners should understand:

What different forms of Dysphagia there are

The common causes of Dysphagia

The impact that Dysphagia can have on people who suffer from it

Diagnosis

What different types of treatment for Dysphagia are available

You can stop the course at any time and continue later where you left off.

Once you have completed the course, you will be able to take the assessment quiz. You have 5 attempts to achieve a passing grade of 80% or higher. When you pass the quiz, please complete our feedback form to complete the course.

If you fail all 5 attempts, you will be locked out of the quiz and unable to complete the course. Contact your manager to discuss resetting your progress.