Feeding Assistant Training – Dysphagia and Aspiration (Session 6)

Successful feeding in nursing homes can be a challenge. This training session examines the barriers posed by dysphagia and aspiration. You will learn to:

  • Define dysphagia and identify the symptoms
  • Define aspiration and identify the symptoms
  • Describe changes in resident behavior that should be reported
  • Identify which staff member should receive reports
  • Report with the INTERACT tool and other reporting tools

Available Webinars:
Introductory Session
Intro to Feeding (Session 1)
Diet Types (Session 2)
Feeding Techniques (Session 3)
Communication (Session 4)
Difficult Behaviors (Session 5)
Dysphagia & Aspiration (Session 6)
Safety and Emergency Procedures (Session 7)
Importance of Resident Rights (Session 8)

 

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