About Course
In this course, you will learn the importance of mealtime management for participants who have difficulty swallowing. You will explore the NDIS Mealtime Management Practice Standard and its associated Quality Indicators. This course will help you understand how this standard relates to your role and responsibilities as a Disability Support Professional providing mealtime support. You will also learn how mealtime management plans are developed and how to implement these plans to ensure safe and enjoyable mealtimes for participants.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Explain the concept and importance of mealtime management
2. Understand the NDIS Practice Standard for Mealtime Management
3. Recognise the signs of dysphagia and the related health risks
4. Deliver effective mealtime support to participants
5. Proactively identify and manage risks and difficulties during mealtimes
Course Content
Mealtime Management
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Global Mealtime Etiquette: A Cultural Journey
00:56 -
Learning Objectives
00:45 -
Learning objective 1: Understanding Mealtime Management
01:12 -
Mastering Mealtime Management
01:28 -
Person-Centred Mealtime Support
01:05 -
L1 Practice
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Learning Objective 2: NDIS Practice Standards
00:57 -
Mastering Mealtime: Essential Guidelines for Disability Support
01:44 -
L2 Practice
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Learning Objective 3: Understanding Dysphagia
00:47 -
Understanding Dysphagia: Recognizing the Signs and Risks
00:53 -
Signs and Symptoms
00:55 -
Observing Signs and Symptoms
00:54 -
Risks associated with Dysphagia
00:59 -
L3 Practice
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Learning Objective 4- Participant’s mealtime requirement
01:09 -
Lack of Information
00:33 -
Plan Details
01:54 -
Plan Details Part 2
02:45 -
Following Recommendations
00:33 -
IDDSI Framework
00:43 -
IDDSI Pyramids
01:07 -
Level 0 – Thin
00:47 -
Taste and Nutrition
00:40 -
Common Safety Incidents
00:28 -
Coughing: Causes and Precautions
00:42 -
Allergic Reactions
01:03 -
Anaphylaxis and its symptoms
01:17 -
Choking
01:41 -
Managing Safety Incidents
00:57 -
Support the Participant and Meeting mealtime requirements
00:53 -
Learning objective 5: Proactively managing risks and mealtime difficulties
00:23 -
Proactively manage mealtime safety
02:54 -
Create the Right Environment
00:23 -
Benefits of Sitting with your Participant
00:00 -
Proactively monitor general health and well-being during mealtimes
01:55 -
Proactively Reduce Mealtime Risks
02:54 -
L5 Practice
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Summary
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