Swallowing Disorders Training
Develop assured, evidence-informed skills in dysphagia management for speech therapy. Gain expertise in bedside and instrumental swallow assessments, handling post-stroke dysphagia, planning diets and interventions, and delivering clear counselling to families and teams, all adapted for New Zealand clinical settings to boost patient outcomes.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical, current skills to assess, document, and manage dysphagia safely and effectively. You will master targeted bedside evaluations, post-stroke dysphagia processes, decision-making for VFSS and FEES, dietary and fluid adjustments, specific exercises, airway protection techniques, plus effective patient education, counselling, outcome tracking, and quality enhancement methods to improve care results.
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Develop skills
- Perform precise bedside swallow assessments with efficiency.
- Analyse post-stroke dysphagia by connecting symptoms to underlying mechanisms for swift action.
- Select and rationalise instrumental exams like VFSS or FEES in urgent care scenarios.
- Create customised dysphagia treatment plans including diets, techniques, and exercises.
- Communicate risks, objectives, and strategies clearly to families and multidisciplinary teams.
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