A certificated online dysphagia care training course, which gives a detailed explanation and demonstration of the IDDSI Framework. This course is specifically designed for nursing and care staff.
This online training course is accredited by both the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF).
The course title is Dysphagia Care Provision in the Context of the IDDSI Framework, and it provides a comprehensive training package across this key care area. It is presented by professionals with wide experience in the area of dysphagia, and is specifically designed for nurses and care staff who work in care settings where dysphagia may occur.
It takes approximately 1 – 1.5 hours to complete, and learners receive a certificate of completion at the end. Staff training is crucial to any organisation’s dysphagia management plan.
A key feature of this training is the detailed explanation and demonstration of the IDDSI Framework (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative). Extensive research and liaison went into developing the course content, which includes video and audio demonstration of each fluid thickness and food consistency in the IDDSI Framework.
The purpose of this online training course is to give care staff –
- the tools to recognise dysphagia and to know when to refer
- confidence following the Speech and Language Therapist’s recommendations
- training in using the IDDSI Framework
- explanations of safe feeding practices
- ideas to enhance the mealtime environment.
This comprehensive course is recommended for all nursing and care staff, to reduce the negative consequences of dysphagia, and to allow those caring for people with dysphagia to do so safely and confidently.
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New users can either Purchase the course or Register using an access code.
