Mealtime Assistance

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8 Chapters

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Mealtime Assistance

This course will look at assisting individuals at mealtime. As far as possible, the individual should be involved in all aspects of their food and fluid care. Where assistance is required, this should be done discreetly, in a dignified way, while respecting personal preferences.

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Mealtime Assistance

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About The Course

This course will focus on providing assistance to individuals during mealtime, with an emphasis on promoting their involvement in every aspect of their food and fluid care. Whenever possible, the individual should be encouraged and supported to take an active role in their own mealtime experience. When assistance is necessary, it is essential that this support is offered in a manner that is both discreet and respectful, ensuring the individual's dignity is maintained at all times. Additionally, it is important to honor and accommodate the individual’s personal preferences, ensuring that their specific needs, likes, and dislikes are respected. The goal is to provide assistance in a way that promotes independence while offering the necessary care and support.

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Learning Outcomes

Identify causes and effects of eating and drinking difficulties
Understand dysphagia
Be aware of the role of SALT
Understand the importance of nutrition
Understand the swallowing process
Be able to explain why texture is important
Understand the importance of thickening agents
Be able to explain how to prepare and use thickening agents
Be clear about the role of a mealtime assistant
Be comfortable in how to support the individual
Be able to explain basic food hygiene
Be able to identify allergens in food
Recognize a choking emergency
Know how to act in a choking emergency

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Course Modules

Chapter 1 Eating & drinking difficulties

Chapter 2 SALT

Chapter 3 Food & diets

Chapter 4 Thickening foods & fluids

Chapter 5 Assisting at mealtimes

Chapter 6 Personal hygiene & food safety

Chapter 7 Choking emergencies

Chapter 8 Summary

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