Choking prevention and Nutrition awareness training course
Description
This awareness course has been designed for staff working in the care environment and deals with the signs, symptoms, causes and prevention of choking. This course also deals with swallowing problem or Dysphagia which can lead to symptoms of choking. The course teaches attendees about the different diet options available. It deals with the foods which could pose a risk to patients and the practical skills and techniques required to assist someone with eating to minimise choking. The delegates will also be taught how to deal with a casualty who is suffering from either a partial or complete aiwary obstruction including Basic Life Support.
Duration
2.5 to 3 hours (Depending on size of group)
Course content
- Introduction
- Dysphagia
- Signs and symptoms of choking
- Recognising partial and complete obstruction of the airway
- Signs and symptoms of aspiration
- Diet options
- Which foods put service users at risk?
- Employer and staff responsibilities
- Assisting someone with their eating - what to do, and what not to do
- Managing a choking emergency
- Basic Life Support
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Recovery Position
- Accident reporting
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and certification for each delegate.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor.
Certification
A HSE compliant certificate of course completion from MEDISAFE TRAINING will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate. Hard copy certificates can be provided at additional cost per certificate.
Important Information
Please note that delegates must be at least 18 years of age and be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.
It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need: For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation: For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.
If the course organiser has any concern about an attending learner they should contact MEDISAFE TRAINING to discuss before the learner attends the course.
Delegates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
