Course description
This course is for staff who support students who have meal support plans.
The course 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 Management Plan. Staff will learn how to identify when to seek Speech Pathology assistance.
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
Cognitive
- C1 – Thinks analytically to source and process information and data
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
- P6 – Is committed to an ethic of care