Course Information

About This Course:
This course discusses several aspects of Dysphagia. The areas that will be covered in this course are:

~Dysphagia: Difficulty Swallowing
~Terms Associated with Dysphagia
~Swallowing
~Four Stages of Swallowing
~Structures Important in Swallowing
~Causes of Dysphagia
~Common Problems Seen with Dysphagia
~Serious Complications
~Environmental and Diet Dangers
~Throat Examination
~Special Examinations
~Safe Eating
~Food Texture and Consistency
~Oral Care
~Conclusion

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Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will successfully be able to:

1. list the four stages of swallowing.
2. recognize causes of dysphagia.
3. list strategies to promote safe eating.
4. identify special examinations that are used in severe cases or where the cause in not known.

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External Links:

There are several informative websites that you might find to be useful resources. The categories are: Dysphagia Resources and Organizations, Information on Dysphagia, and Dysphagia and Diet. These links can be found by clicking on the "External Links" button located on the left side button bar.

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