Pen Plus Village/Safe Swallowing Series

  • $40

Safe Swallowing Series

  • Course
  • 4 Lessons

Safe Swallowing is a short online course designed to build confidence around safer eating and drinking. Learn how swallowing works, recognise signs of dysphagia, and explore practical strategies to support safer, more comfortable mealtimes. Includes positioning tips, compensatory techniques, IDDSI guidance, red flags, and a printable handout for everyday use.

Contents

Module 1 – Understanding Swallowing & Why Safety Matters
Module 2 – Safe Swallowing Strategies
Module 3 – Mealtime Management Plans, Red Flags & Getting Support
Handout – Safe Swallowing Strategies

What's included?

When you purchase the Safe Swallowing Series, you’re getting a clear, practical course created by Speech Pathologists to help you understand swallowing, reduce risk, and support safer mealtimes.

Here’s exactly what’s inside:

  • 3 video lessons (20 minutes total) — covering how swallowing works, practical strategies, and mealtime management

    • Step-by-step swallowing education — helping you understand dysphagia and what impacts safe swallowing

    • Practical safety strategies you can use immediately — including positioning, pacing, reducing distractions, and supported mealtime routines

    • Compensatory swallowing techniques explained — including chin tuck, head turn, effortful swallow, and other clinically recommended strategies

    • Guidance on modified diets and textures — including when and why food textures or thickened fluids may be recommended

    • Red flags and when to seek help — clear signs to watch for and guidance on when to involve a Speech Pathologist or other supports

  • Printable safe swallowing strategies handout — a clear, easy-to-follow reference guide covering positioning, pacing, environment, and key swallowing techniques for everyday use

  • Real-life, mealtime-focused approach — designed to support safer, more confident eating and drinking in everyday settings

Who is this suitable for?

The Safe Swallowing Series is designed for anyone wanting to better understand swallowing difficulties and support safer, more comfortable mealtimes, including:

  • Adults experiencing swallowing changes or dysphagia

  • Family members and carers supporting someone at risk of choking or aspiration

  • Disability support workers and aged care staff assisting with meals and drinks

  • Allied health professionals (such as Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Dietitians) providing mealtime guidance

  • Support coordinators and care teams wanting clear, practical strategies to follow