Program Overview

Program Overview

The Charitť Fortbildungsakademie offers a course on swallowing disorders for nursing staff and functional services. The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage dysphagia effectively.

Course Description

Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, is a significant functional impairment that requires efficient management to prevent complications and improve outcomes. The course content is specifically tailored to the Charitť's procedures and is practically oriented, including explanations of internal documents, the IDDSI dysphagia diet, and video tutorials on dysphagia screening, food preparation, and oral care.

Course Objectives

The course aims to achieve the following learning objectives:

• Participants will understand what dysphagia is and its significance.
• Participants will learn about the importance of efficient dysphagia management in preventing complications and improving outcomes.
• Participants will become familiar with the procedures and protocols in place at the Charitť for managing dysphagia.

Course Format and Duration

The course is offered in an online format, known as a VITA-Onlinekurs, and has a duration of 42 minutes. Participants can pause and resume the course at any time, allowing for flexible learning.

Recommendations for Participants

To make the most of the online course, participants are advised to:

• Discuss their participation with their supervisor.
• Allocate sufficient time for learning.
• Find a quiet and undisturbed workspace with a computer.
• Ensure access to a speaker or headphones.
• Take advantage of the flexibility to pause and resume the course as needed.

Course Details

• Target Audience: Nursing staff and functional services personnel.
• Course Format: VITA-Onlinekurs.
• Duration: 42 minutes.
• Content: Includes explanations of internal documents, the IDDSI dysphagia diet, and video tutorials on dysphagia screening, food preparation, and oral care, all tailored to the Charitť's specific procedures.