Dysphagia Awareness and IDDSI Training
Practical Dysphagia and IDDSI Training for Health and Social Care Teams
Service Description
Supporting individuals with dysphagia requires knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to help reduce the risks associated with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties. Our Dysphagia Awareness and IDDSI Training course is designed for health and social care organisations supporting individuals who require modified diets, thickened fluids, or specialist swallowing support. This interactive course provides delegates with a practical understanding of dysphagia, aspiration risks, choking prevention, and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework. Who Should Attend? Suitable for: • Care Homes • Nursing Homes • Supported Living Services • Home Care Providers • Day Services • Housing Support Services • Charities and Community Organisations • Healthcare Teams What Will Delegates Learn? By the end of the course, delegates will be able to: • Describe what dysphagia is and its potential causes • Recognise common signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties • Identify risks associated with aspiration, choking, malnutrition, and dehydration • Understand the principles of the IDDSI Framework • Recognise IDDSI food and drink levels • Support safer eating, drinking, and swallowing • Understand the importance of positioning and mealtime support • Recognise the role of oral care in reducing aspiration risks • Escalate concerns appropriately and follow organisational procedures Course Duration 3.5 to 4Hours Delegate Numbers Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12* *Maximum delegate numbers may vary depending on venue size and available facilities. Assessment Assessment includes: • Participation in course discussions and activities • Practical IDDSI demonstrations and exercises • Short written knowledge assessment Certification Successful delegates receive a Slanjava Learning Certificate of Attendance valid for 2 years. Why Choose Slanjava Learning? • Delivered by experienced Health and Social Care professionals • Practical, engaging, and interactive learning experience • Content aligned to current best practice and the IDDSI Framework • Real-world health and social care scenarios • Delivered at your workplace across Scotland and the UK • We plant a tree for every booking through our environmental partnership Looking to book as an individual? View our public Dysphagia Awareness and IDDSI Training courses for upcoming dates and locations. Slanjava Learning Ltd. | Helping others to help others
Cancellation Policy
For online courses: 24 hours notice For face-to-face courses: If you cancel the course at any time then you must inform us as soon as possible via email. You will have to pay a cancellation charge calculated in accordance with the table below (“the Cancellation Charge”) in addition to an administration fee of £50.00 (“the Administration Fee”). Cancellation Charges are necessary because cancellations cost Us money but We will only require You to pay a reasonable sum to reimburse Us for Our lost revenue. The time before the proposed date of course that we receive notification of cancellation Cancellation Charge as a percentage of the balance of the Fees Less than 2 weeks 100% Between 2 and 4 weeks 50% Longer than 4 weeks 0% Within 7 days of the notice of cancellation being given to us, we will either:- Return to you the balance of the Fees, having deducted the Administration Fee and the applicable Cancellation Charge where you had paid the Fees to us in accordance prior to giving notice to cancel the Course; or Invoice you for the balance of the Cancellation Charge and the Administration Fee where you had not paid the Fees prior to giving notice to cancel the Course. hello@slanjavalearning.co.uk
Contact Details
0141 459 0894
hello@slanjavalearning.co.uk
6 Nelson Street, Kilmarnock, UK