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Why take this course?
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he proper administration of food and liquids to elderly and bedridden patients is crucial to maintaining their health and quality of life. With age, many elderly people develop difficulties in chewing and swallowing, making it essential to know the correct techniques for administering food, both orally and through probes and syringes. This care is essential to prevent complications such as choking, malnutrition and aspiration, which can have serious consequences for the health of the elderly.
Recipients
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This course is aimed at health professionals, caregivers, nurses, and others interested in providing adequate food care to elderly and bedridden patients. It is especially relevant for those working in long-term care environments, such as residential homes, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics.
Course advantages
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At the end of the training, trainees should be able to: ▪ Administer food to elderly people with chewing and swallowing difficulties, using correct and safe techniques, ensuring adequate intake without episodes of choking. ▪ Prepare and administer tube or syringe feeding to bedridden patients, following clinical and hygiene protocols, ensuring that the procedure runs without incident. Identify signs of risk of choking or aspiration during feeding, acting immediately according to prevention and response procedures, in order to avoid complications. ▪ Comply with hygiene and safety procedures at all stages of the feeding process, in accordance with current regulations, minimizing the risk of infections and other complications.
training objectives / what you will learn
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To enable trainees to feed elderly and bedridden patients safely and effectively, covering oral and tube feeding techniques and preventing complications such as choking and aspiration.
Course Format
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Method: Face-to-face training | Duration: 8 hours | Certificate issued in SIGO upon successful completion of the training. | Requirements: Minimum age 18, minimum schooling, oral and written comprehension of Portuguese.

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