Dysphagia Awareness


A course delivered as part of induction with a refresher every 3 years delivered face to face.
A basic in – house course designed for Sheltered Housing and Very Sheltered Housing carers who regenerate a Community Meal, safely delivered meals from other sources, or prepare low risk snack foods.
Duration 1½ hours
Learning Outcomes
Staff will be able to
• Able to identify food safety procedures
• Able to implement food safety systems
• Aware of the relationship between personal hygiene practices and food handling
• Aware of current legislation and the connection to work practice
Evaluation Methods
Q & A throughout the session
A small multi-choice questionnaire at the end of the session
Links to:
Policy and legislation:
- Nutrition Policy
- Community Meals
- The Food Safety Act 1990
- The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations/Regulation
- The General Food Regulations 2004
- Care Inspectorate
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Fergus Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom