Available on the Learning Hub
This programme is available on the NHS Learning Hub. We recommend you read the information on this webpage to find out more about the programme before you access the learning (https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/prereg-eating-drinking-swallowing).
More information about the Learning Hub and the migration of elfh programmes can be found here.
About the Pre-registration Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing programme
This course is designed for pre-registration speech and language therapy students to aid completion of the pre-registration eating, drinking, and swallowing (EDS) competencies. You will learn about 2 adult and 2 paediatric clients who have EDS difficulties. On completion of the programme students should send a copy of their assessment results to their higher education institute as part record of achievement of the competencies. Please note that completion of this course does not entitle the learner to work independently with people with EDS difficulties but may be a useful adjunct to formal training.
Learning outcomes:
- Explore the pre-assessment, assessment, management, and discharge of two adult clients and two paediatric clients with EDS needs.
- Work towards sign off of the hours component of the pre-registration EDS competencies.
- Achieve sign off of several competencies through an adult and a child-based assessment.
The speech and language therapist has an important role in working with people with EDS difficulties. By 2026 all speech and language therapy students will graduate having achieved pre-registration EDS competencies. This elearning was developed through a joint project between Health Education England and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Further information and resources are available at: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/pre-registration-eds-competencies/.
Kathleen Graham
Project coordinator for the pre-registration eating, drinking, and swallowing competencies project, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Judith Broll
Director of professional development, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Padraigin O’Flynn
External affairs officer, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
How to access
In order to access the Pre-registration Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing programme, you will need a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Pre-registration Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account on the Learning Hub, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.