Aim For delegates to reflect a sound knowledge base in assessment. For delegates to build up skills in conducting assessments confidently. To introduce risk assessment. To develop skill and confidence in generating a hypothesis based on clinical findings.
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| 1 | Differentiation between screening and diagnostic assessment. Available assessments for the clinician. Overview of the Jays observational assessment of dysphagia. Oromotor practical assessment. |
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| 2 | Video case presentation Practical activity conducting clinical oromotor assessment Clinical swallow assessment of food and drink These will be done as a group activity. Feedback. |
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| 3 | Video case presentation Oromotor assessment Swallow assessment of food and drink Risk assessment Generating a hypothesis. These will be done as group activities. Group discussion and feedback |
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| 4 | Video case presentation Oromotor assessment Clinical assessment of food Risk assessment Generating a hypothesis. Delegates will be encouraged to complete these more independently. Group discussion and feedback |