Dysphagia Care Training in Swindon
Understand how to support people with swallowing difficulties safely, reducing choking and aspiration risk while protecting nutrition, hydration and mealtime dignity.
About this course
Our Dysphagia Care course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Care assistants, support workers, catering staff and nurses supporting people with dysphagia in care homes, learning disability services and community settings. Also relevant to staff following SALT recommendations.
What the course covers
- What dysphagia is and its common causes
- Signs of swallowing difficulty and silent aspiration
- IDDSI framework for modified food and fluids
- Safe positioning and mealtime support techniques
- Working with SALT assessments and care plans
- Recognising aspiration and choking risk
- Recording intake and escalating concerns
What you’ll walk away with
- Support people to eat and drink more safely
- Apply IDDSI textures and SALT guidance correctly
- Hold a certificate evidencing dysphagia competence
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
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Real reviews from people we’ve trained, on Google.
“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
“Amazing and very supportive when I did my first aid at work course. Huge thank you to the team.”
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