Dysphagia and Communication Management

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Swallowing and Communication Management for Nursing

2026/10/16

Course Duration:
4 Hours

Training Dates:
TBC

Who Should Attend:

Nurses - Entry-level nurses or nurses new to swallowing and communication management

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 foundation course for entry-level nurses to understand the management of patients with swallowing and communication disorders. 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:

Recognise and identify swallowing and communication disorders
Demonstrate appropriate management techniques for individuals with swallowing and communication disorders
Apply effective swallowing and communication strategies to support safe and optimal care
Perform safe feeding practices, including hands-on feeding assistance and appropriate diet and fluid modification

Eligibility

N/A

Our Trainers

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

Angeline Chye
Speech Therapist
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital