Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (EDS)

The new pre-registration eating, drinking and swallowing competencies have been developed to ensure that learners are acquiring the same entry-level knowledge and skills of dysphagia, regardless of where they are undertaking their pre-registration education and training. Students graduating in 2026 onwards need to demonstrate this entry level knowledge.

These screencasts are to inform and support practice educators and students in the provision of EDS opportunities.

Each student has an EDS live document, and PEs will be sent a link at the start of their placement so that an ongoing record can be shared.

Please also visit  https://www.rcslt.org/learning/pre-registration-eds-competencies/pre-registration-eating-drinking-and-swallowing-competencies-competency-and-supporting-documents/