The new eating, drinking and swallowing competencies for pre-registration speech and language therapy students

The RCSLT is introducing new eating, drinking and swallowing competencies for pre-registration speech and language therapy students.  In this episode we walk you through why these are being introduced, what they involve and the difference they will make.Interviewees:Kirsty Catling, Professional Education Lead, SLT lecturer, UCLKathleen Graham as stand-in, Project coordinator pre-registration eating, drinking and swallowingUseful links from RCSLT:Pre-registration eating, drinking and swallowing competencies hubFollow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #RCSLTEDSThe interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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This is the official podcast of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists - RSCLT. We were established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy – the care for individuals with communication, swallowing, eating and drinking difficulties.We are the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK; providing leadership and setting professional standards.We facilitate and promote research into the field of speech and language therapy, promote better education and training of speech and language therapists and provide information for our members and the public about speech and language therapy.