MOH’s EatSafe SG initiative was launched in July 2022. It applies to all Community Care services that provide meals to clients with swallowing difficulties and/or involved in the direct care for patients with Dysphagia. To support the initiative, SLH is conducting the EatSafe SG Basic Hands-on Workshop..
Pre-requisite requirement:
Completed mandatory MOH EatSafe SG e-learning programme on AIC’s Community Care Learning Management System (CCLMS).
- MOH EatSafe SG E-learning Programme (Full: Gum based)
- MOH EatSafe SG E-learning Programme (Full: Starch-based)
- MOH EatSafe SG E-learning Programme (Full: Gum & Starch-based)
- Only 1 of the above e-Learning programme is needed, depending on what type of thickeners are used in the institution.
Who should attend:
Doctors, Nurses, Kitchen Staff, Dieticians, Speech Therapists & Institution Champions
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to
Reinforce understanding of new diet texture and fluid labels and descriptors
Perform diet texture and fluid tests to assess which IDDSI levels they fit into
Demonstrate accurate preparation of fluid textures
Understand strategies to adapt food to meet various IDDSI levels
Course Description:
Revision of theory components, i.e., understanding of new diet texture and fluid labels and descriptors
Demonstrate accurate preparation of fluid textures
Perform diet texture and fluid tests to assess which IDDSI levels they fit into
Understand basic strategies to adapt food to meet various IDDSI levels
Competency Mapping (CCSSF):
CCSSF-T-CAS-2021-1 Assist therapist in performing client assessments (Basic II)
CCSSF-T-CAS-4022-1 Assess and prepare report on client’s condition for therapist (Advanced)
CCSSF-T-FOCACT-3023-1 Support therapists to reinforce client education and training to client and caregivers (Intermediate)
CCSSF-T-FOCACT-4024-1 Educate client and caregiver about client conditions, and train them in relevant areas of client training to improve/maintain client conditions under guidance of therapist (Advanced)
Course Fee: $200.00
