IDDSI Training for Aged Care

Our Speech Pathologists have extensive experience providing IDDSI training to promote safe and enjoyable mealtimes for aged care residents. 

 

We provide comprehensive and thoughtful IDDSI training to nursing homes Australia wide to promote mealtime satisfaction for residents living with dysphagia in nursing homes. 

Our IDDSI TRAINING

Presented by an experienced Speech Pathologist, our comprehensive 1.5 hour training can be delivered virtually and in person at nursing homes across Melbourne.
Our training offers a detailed breakdown of each IDDSI level, testing methods, foods to avoid and common practical errors.

A nursing home resident spreading jam on his toast in aged care
Texture modified vegetables in line with IDDSI levels

Our IDDSI Training includes:

  • Dysphagia in the Aged Care context
  • An overview of the IDDSI Framework
  • Practical testing methods for each food and fluid level
  • Troubleshooting common errors
  • Resources and further support

We believe in offering personalised training- because each nursing home is unique!

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and specific barriers to IDDSI implementation can be discussed.

Why choose us?

Virtual Training

We offer live training online and in person to ensure aged care homes in regional and rural towns receive quality mealtime training for residents with dysphagia.

Aged Care Expertise

We care deeply about improving the lives of aged care residents through promoting safety and satisfaction at mealtimes. Our Speech Pathologists are skilled in dysphagia assessment and food texture modification to reduce choking risk.

Interactive Learning

No lectures here! We meet you and your staff where you are at- whether your facility is rolling out IDDSI or you simply want to consolidate your existing knowledge, we promise every attendee will leave our training with a better understanding of IDDSI and mealtime needs in aged care.

Ready to improve mealtimes for Aged Care residents living with dysphagia?

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We’re here to help and will be in touch within 24 hours!

 

For more information on the IDDSI Framework:

International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) 

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

IDDSI Training for aged care in Melbourne
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