Specialist Sector Modules
Nutrition, Hydration and Dysphagia Awareness
Malnutrition risk, hydration and safe support for people with swallowing difficulties.
- Duration
- 4 guided hours
- Structure
- 6 modules · 24 lessons
- Accreditation
- CPD Certification Service
About this course
Covers MUST screening, IDDSI descriptors, mealtime support and escalation to speech and language therapy.
What you will be able to do
- Screen and escalate malnutrition and dehydration risk
- Apply IDDSI descriptors correctly
- Support safe mealtimes for people with dysphagia
- Record intake and outcomes accurately