Texture Troubles? Sorted!
IDDSI training for aged care, disability homes, and carers for safe swallowing.
IDDSI Training Made Simple
Our evidenced-based IDDSI training breaks down the complexity and seriousness of the subject into smooth practical bite-sized chunks. IDDSI training is a must for anyone preparing or serving food to someone having swallowing difficulties. Learn the difference between the levels, foods to avoid, how to test and how to prevent common errors to keep residents safe who are experiencing dysphagia. Delivered by an experienced speech pathologist, our IDDSI training gives carers and aged care teams the practical knowledge and skills to manage texture modified diets safely.
IDDSI Training options
Comprehensive IDDSI training
Our most popular IDDSI training to give a complete overview of The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative for texture modified foods.
Understand the standards to ensure you’re preparing and serving safe and nutritious meals for residents. Explore different consistencies and master the basics of Dysphagia management. Book a comprehensive IDDSI training session for your team, or join one of our virtual IDDSI sessions.
IDDSI Training outline
The following topics are included in the comprehensive IDDSI training:
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Identifying Dysphagia
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What is IDDSI
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Texture Modified Diets
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IDDSI Food and Fluid Testing Methods
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Fluid Testing Methods
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Case studies
The virtual IDDSI training is ideal for:
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Aged Care Staff
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Disability support workers
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Family and friends
IDDSI Refresher training
Our refreshed is a condensed run through of the IDDSI Food and Fluid levels in an easy 30-minute session. If it been over a year since your last IDDSI session, having a refresher is best way to ensure the guidelines are top of mind and no bad habits have picked up along the way.
Single food level IDDSI training
Our IDDSI Food Level training includes what foods are suitable, testing methods, differences between the levels and case studies. This is a targeted 30-minute training session on a single food level.
Choose from, Regular Diet: Easy to Chew, Soft and Bite-Sized, Minced and Moist or Pureed
Join our monthly comprehensive IDDSI sessions
Our comprehensive 2-hour virtual IDDSI sessions are ideal for individuals or small groups who want to learn everything about IDDSI. Dates are set throughout the year, and are held live via Teams providing the opportunity to anyone around Australia to join. Presented by our Speech Pathologists in a LIVE 2-hour virtual session. Learn the difference between the levels, foods to avoid, how to test and how to prevent common errors to keep people with dysphagia safe.
These sessions are ideal for individuals or small groups to join.
Upcoming IDDSI training sessions
Enquire About Group IDDSI Training
We deliver flexible 2-hour IDDSI training sessions for teams, including refresher training or in-depth sessions focused on a single IDDSI food level. Training is presented by our Speech Pathologists and can be delivered onsite, at our location, or virtually via Microsoft Teams—scheduled on dates and times that suit your team. We can also run multiple sessions over different days or times to ensure everyone can attend. It’s a simple way to get your whole team trained at once.
Contact us to discuss available dates and times.
