International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

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Total: £600.00(Exc VAT)
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Course Title: International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.  

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is a global standard with terminology and definitions to describe texture modified foods and thickened liquids used for individuals with dysphagia of all ages, in all care settings, and for all cultures.

At the end of the training session, there is a short-written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.  

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

Understand what is IDDSI and why it has been implemented.

Discuss the IDDSI framework

Mapping to IDDSI

Descriptors and Testing Methods

Identify the specific descriptors and testing methods for:

Fluids

Food

Risk Management

Discuss the risk management involved with the transition to IDDSI.

Practical

Demonstrate the correct techniques for testing:

Fluids using 10 ml syringe

Foods using spoon tilt, fork, and chopstick method.


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