Understanding IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative)

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council.

Course Dates

Understanding IDDSI - 13th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

Understanding IDDSI - 14th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

Understanding IDDSI - 25th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

Understanding IDDSI - 26th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

Understanding IDDSI - 27th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

Understanding IDDSI - 28th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford

How to book this training

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Session Details

This training is being held at:

Shire Hall Business Centre,
Market Street,
Stafford,
Staffordshire,
ST16 2LD

You can download instructions to get to the venue.

Course Aim and Description

Objectives:

1. Understand what is the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), impact, causes and consequences
2. Describe the IDDSI framework
3. Understand what is dysphagia
4. Explain the risk factors of aspiration and choking and list some strategies to prevent them
5. List the relevant legislations in the UK
6. Understand the importance of safe management of food production for people affected with dysphagia
7. Explain about the process of assessment and screening of dysphagia
8. Describe the signs and symptoms of identification for dysphagia
9. Explain why is early detection of dysphagia is important
10. Understand the importance of patient history in the dysphagia assessment process
11. Understand what is diet modification
12. Explain the food textures according to IDDSI standard
13. Explain how to modify diets according to IDDSI standards
14. Explain how to adapt food and drink textures
15. Demonstrate how to prepare food and drink according to IDDSI standards
16. Explain the importance of promoting independence and dignity of all the service users
17. Understand the importance of proper positioning during meals
18. List the equipment and assistive devices which can be used to support individuals with dysphagia
19. Describe an overview of any specialised equipment used in this context
20. Explain how to use and maintain dysphagia-specific equipment effectively
21. Explain the need to gain education and training on safe swallowing strategies and diet modifications
22. Understand what does a good eating and drinking care plan look like
23. Demonstrate how you will complete the eating and drinking care plan effectively
24. Understand the safe feeding techniques
25. Understand how environmental factors impact safe swallowing
26. Understand why is communication and collaboration important
27. Explain how to communicate effectively with individuals and team members
28. Understand the need to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
29. Describe the importance of documentation and accurate record-keeping
30. Explain the process of documentation of assessment results and recommended interventions
31. Describe why you should regularly monitor and review the swallowing function and dietary tolerance of the individual
32. Understand how to recognise and respond to choking incidents and implement emergency protocols

Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training. 

If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register. 

If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others. 

All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk

Car Parking

Please ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park.

Refreshment's

Refreshments and lunch will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by.

If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.