IDDSI, Adapted Diets & MUST (International Dysphagia diet Standardisation Initiative & Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool)

Delivered by a practicing HCPC registered dietitian this course will provide delegates with the skills to support service users with Dysphagia, those who need adapted diets and recognising Malnutrition.

As this is a shorter session we are able to combine it with another session delivered by the same Trainer to make a full day of training.

  • Duration: 3 Hours

Group cost:

£450

+VAT (For up to 12 delegates)
This course is taught by a Hospital Based Nutritionalist - Click here to view other fluid & nutrition related courses

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In-House Group Courses at your site.

£450 + VAT for up to 12 delegates. We can run two sessions on the same day this would be £550 + VAT

Get in touch to arrange a suitable date and time. We can offer any day of the week or time to suit your setting.

We also run this session as open courses and provide an e-learning option as well.

Who is this course suitable for?

Anybody who wants to have an awareness of how to establish whether somebody is malnourished or an understanding and awareness of IDDSI – International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

Course Content

IDDSI

  • Balanced Diet
  • The Eat Well Guide
  • The Journey of food – BERT
  • Medical conditions that could affect nutrition
  • Diabetes & diet
  • Nutritional assessment & support
  • Alternative feeding
  • International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
  • Dietary History
  • Biochemical results
  • Malnutrition
  • Documentation

MUST

  • Background and understanding of malnutrition
  • Nutritional screening – Calculating BMI, Heigh, Percentage of weight loss etc
  • Estimation of unplanned weight loss
  • Calculating a M.U.S.T Score and developing an appropriate care plan
  • Delivering nutritional care individual to the person
  • Evaluation of actions and implement change as required
  • Record keeping

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