Dysphagia Management Training

Safer Mealtimes Start with the Right Training

Focused training to support safe oral intake and prevent aspiration events

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Course Overview

Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect millions of individuals—particularly the elderly, those with neurological conditions, and people recovering from surgery or stroke. This Dysphagia Training Course is designed to equip healthcare providers and caregivers with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, manage, and support individuals with dysphagia safely.

Whether you’re working in aged care, hospitals, rehabilitation, or home settings, this course empowers you to improve nutritional outcomes, reduce choking risks, and enhance quality of life during mealtimes.

This course covers:

  • Understand Dysphagia and Its Impact – Learn what dysphagia is and how it affects nutrition, hydration, and overall health.
  • Identify and Report Swallowing Issues – Recognize early signs of swallowing difficulties and know when to escalate concerns.
  • Ensure Mealtime Safety – Apply strategies to prevent choking, aspiration, and malnutrition during eating and drinking.
  • Prepare and Support Safe Feeding – Safely modify fluids and provide respectful, effective feeding assistance.
  • Communicate and Act Responsibly – Engage with clients and care teams clearly, following ethical and legal care guidelines.

 

Study online, whenever you want 
Train anywhere, anytime. This course is available 100% online and accessible 24/7

Dysphagia Management Training
is a non-accredited course. A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon completion.

Who Can Benefit

This Dysphagia Training equips aged care staff—from personal care assistants and nurses—with the essential skills to safely manage swallowing difficulties. This training improves resident safety by reducing choking and aspiration risks, enhances nutrition and hydration outcomes, supports compliance with care standards, and boosts staff confidence in delivering compassionate, effective mealtime care.

This course is suitable for:

  • Carers or Assistant in Nursing (AINs)
  • Registered Nurses and enrolled nurses
  • Home care workers
  • Disability support workers

Evidence of Completion: Certificate of Completion will be issued by email

Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies.

Additional Information:
Please note there are no refunds if you do not complete your course within this timeframe; however, you can purchase a 14-day extension to extend access to the course which will provide additional time to complete the training.

Technical Support: Receive help with any online platform challenges.

How Does It Work?

The course is structured to be both flexible and accessible:

  • 100% Online: Study from anywhere with internet access using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Google Chrome is recommended for an optimal experience.
  • Self-Paced Learning: Complete the content on your schedule, with the ability to pause and return at your convenience. Your progress is automatically saved.
  • No Formal Assessments: As a non-accredited course, there are no formal tests. Completion is based on covering all topics, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience.
Why choose Aroha College?

When you enrol on our online courses you have access to everything you need to get started!

With Aroha College there are:
No hidden prerequisites
No hidden assessment requirements
No hidden fees or charges

As soon as you sign up, you have instant access to your course.

The course is broken down into small, manageable sections designed to improve your learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior experience is required for this course. It is designed for both experienced and new to the field, who wish to enhance their medication administration skills.

Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Please note that this is not a nationally recognised qualification but can be a valuable addition to your professional development.

The course is an online course, you have 24/7 access to the materials. This allows you to study and complete the course when it suits you

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