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Dysphagia and Mealtime Management

This vital course looks at healthy nutrition and general swallowing difficulties including the importance of hydration. We look at calories and food nutrition as well as preparation. This course also covers general mealtime behaviour which can include challenging behaviours and how to behave at the table. As well as managing oral and periodontal health and bowel health which relates to diets that may need to be modified to accommodate allergies.  

Some of the competencies achieved during class are:
  • NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors
  • Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and how this relates to dysphagia and swallowing
  • Physiology of swallowing and phases of eating and swallowing including dysphagia and the warning signs and the consequences of swallowing disorders
  • Salivary glands and the production of saliva
  • Benefits to eating well, hydration and malnutrition as well as the contributing factors to malnutrition and how this relates to dysphagia and swallowing
  • Knowing the different food groups and understanding how these form the basis for modified diets and thickened liquids
  • The role of planning for food sensitivities/intolerances
  • Assisting participants with safe eating and adequate nutrition, positioning during mealtimes, planning and providing nutritional meals, recognising factors that contribute to poor eating habits and dealing with difficult participant behaviours
  • Understanding, recognising and assisting in choking, aspiration and emergency procedures
  • Enacting the principles of the IDDSI Framework as per the support plan
  • The role of medication for a person living with dysphagia and how to modify these against best practice principles following the Medication Authority
  • The role of infection prevention and control including hand hygiene and the use of appropriate PPE including food safety, food storage and food handling controls
  • Scope of Practice, Competency and Escalation Protocols

Length of course: 3 Hours  
*Cost: $950
To book: Contact our Training Coordinator at admin@yourlearningportal.com.au to organise group based client specific classes
Prior to booking, please ensure you have read our Terms and Conditions.   
  
*2024 Fee schedule: This cost includes a face-to-face training session for up to 10 staff, held at either our City or Hills premises.  
Includes practical and theory components onsite. For more information on the Fee Schedule, please contact the Training Coordinator  
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