Description
Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow.
Alternative labels
treat swallowing problems
apply treatment to patients with swallowing disorders
treat patients with swallowing disorders
treat patients with swallowing irregularities
pay attention to swallowing disorders
deal with swallowing disorders
treat swallowing conditions
treat swallowing irregularities
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Treat swallowing disorders is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Speech and language therapist: Speech and language therapists focus on the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in order to help them maintain, promote, improve, initiate, or recover the ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. They address the development of language, speech, vocal and hearing functions, and disorders and disabilities in the cranial, facial, and oral area.
Optional skill
Treat swallowing disorders is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Treat swallowing disorders – ESCO
