Course Description
Providers will learn how to support their workers and others involved in providing supports to:
- Read, interpret and implement mealtime management plans; follow food preparation procedures; deliver food and monitor eating to identify and respond to risks; arranging/ supporting postural requirements
Providers will deploy staff with knowledge of:
- Signs and symptoms of swallowing and feeding difficulties
- Risks associated with eating and swallowing; risks associated with not following the mealtime plan
- Food preparation requirements and methods for common conditions e.g. people with dysphagia
- Awareness of procedures and methods for including medication in food where this is required by the plan including an understanding of crushable/non-crushable
medication - Common terminology related to mealtime preparation and modified meals
