JurongHealth Academy

Palliative Dysphagia Nursing Workshop

2026/10/16

Course Duration:
2 Hours

Training Dates:
November 2026

Who Should Attend:

  • Nurses involved in palliative care

Venue:
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
1 Jurong East St 21
Singapore 609606

Course Fees (After GST):
Non-JHC Staff: $98.10

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For more information, email to: juronghealth_academy@nuhs.edu.sg


Course Synopsis

This is a course for nurses managing patients on palliative care. The course aims to help learners understand management of swallowing and communication disorders in palliative care, especially in the context of comfort and quality of life. It includes diet/fluid preparation and feeding strategies, introduces MOH EatSafe SG based on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). There will be theoretical and practical components to facilitate learning.

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identification of swallowing and communication disorders
  • Management of swallowing and communication disorders
  • Application of swallowing and communication strategies
  • Hands-on feeding and diet/fluid modification

Eligibility

Nurses involved in palliative care

Our Trainers

AHPC-accredited speech therapist with experience managing adults with swallowing and communication disorders.

Choong Kai Lynn

Choong Kai Lynn
Senior Speech Therapist
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Photos

Photos from previous sessions:

Palliative Dysphagia Nursing Workshop Image 1
 
 
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