Learn everything you ever wanted to know about IDDSI with us
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.
Full comprehensive IDDSI training
Our mot 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 virtual 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. See upcoming dates below.
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.
Upcoming IDDSI training sessions
Book IDDSI Training for your team
Our Team of Speech Pathologists can run a 2-hour training sessions, refresher or an in-depth single IDDSI food level training for your team. Presented by our Speech Pathologists on a date and time that suits you. We can come to your site, you can come to ours or we can ran it virtually via Teams. It’s an easy way to get everyone trained at once. Contact us to discuss dates and times that work with you.
Comprehensive IDDSI Training
2-hour complete IDDSI Training
Refresher IDDSI Training
Condensed 30 minute refresher
Single food level IDDSI training
indepth training on a one food level
