Dysphagia & Diets(SM) is designed to provide basic knowledge about dysphagia versus normal swallowing. It explains how and why dysphagia affects patients given different types of diets. A large number of work settings and colleges spend very limited time educating nurses, nursing assistants, and therapists about the importance of providing the correct diets for patients with dysphagia. This course will provide an opportunity to view modified barium swallowing studies (demonstrating aspiration), hands-on experience in thickening liquids and positioning for feeding, and guidelines on how to feed correctly.

Course objectives

• Can differentiate of dysphagia vs. normal swallowing.
• Know the difference between various diet consistencies and how they affect swallowing.
• Develop understanding of purpose/significance of a modified barium swallow.
• Can name two correct feeding positions and feeding guidelines.
• Can name two signs of swallowing dysfunction.

Target audience

SLPs, SLPAs, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, OTs, OTAs, and students.

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