Course description

This course is for staff who support students who have meal support plans. It is a face-to-face workshop and includes practical components.

Course outcomes

Staff will learn about the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) classification system. Staff will learn how to ensure that a student’s food and drink complies with their Meal Support Plan. Staff will learn how to identify when to seek Speech Pathology assistance. Staff will learn how to prevent/manage choking incidents.

Australian Professional Standards

  • Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn
  • Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  • Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

Principal Capability Framework

Social

  • S3 – Shapes an inclusive culture that fosters mutual respect, agency and accountability
  • S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff

Personal

  • P5 – Is responsible for own professional growth and wellbeing
  • P6 – Is committed to an ethic of care

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