Dysphagia Course
Enhance your speech therapy practice through this practical Dysphagia Course tailored for post-stroke patient care. Gain skills in bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments, safe feeding techniques, screening for aspiration dangers, and proven rehabilitation approaches ready for immediate use in clinics, hospitals, or community settings across Sierra Leone.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused Dysphagia Course equips you with practical, evidence-based methods to assess and handle swallowing problems after stroke confidently. You will master bedside swallowing checks, analyse VFSS and FEES results, implement secure feeding and diet changes, track nutrition and fluids, spot risks of aspiration and choking, arrange follow-ups, and manage discharges for safer meals and improved recovery.
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Develop skills
- Master quick bedside swallow assessments designed for stroke patients.
- Interpret VFSS and FEES results accurately while avoiding typical errors.
- Implement effective postural adjustments, texture changes, and swallowing techniques for safety.
- Track patient progress using FOIS, ASHA-NOMS, weight checks, and quality of life measures for safe discharge.
- Educate care teams and families on safe feeding practices, choking first aid, and diet progression.
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