Microcredential: Dysphagia Support Training

The following applies for training completed from the 1st February 2026.

The person named on the certificate has demonstrated the following knowledge and skills (in a simulated environment): 

Prepare to demonstrate management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Recognise the role and responsibility of the support worker and provide support according to first aid training
• Communicate clearly with participant using specified preference

Demonstrate management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Perform correct back blows and chest thrusts for partial airway blockage
• Recognise and respond if airway is not clear and if person becomes unconscious, commence CPR on the floor
• Immediately send for help

Complete the management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Identify reporting and recording requirements
• Monitor support to ensure the required outcome is achieved

Prepare to demonstrate the correct technique for testing food and fluid texture levels:

• Recognise the role and responsibility of the support worker and provide support according to the mealtime management plan
• Apply infection control principles
• Communicate clearly with participant using specified preference
• Prepare the participant for correct technique of food and fluid textures

Demonstrate correct technique for testing food and fluid texture levels:

• Perform the correct technique for testing food and fluid using the IDDSI framework
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout support delivery
• Recognise and respond to situations requiring intervention

Complete testing of food and fluid texture levels:

• Identify reporting and recording requirements
• Monitor support

Demonstrate supportive and behavioural practices with participant:

• Check with the participant on their expectations and preferences for meal-time support (e.g. offering choices, allowing self-feed) using participant preferred communication strategies
• Demonstrate awareness of the participant’s right to be involved in their support
• Check for any adjustments needed
• Checked with participant for preferences before offering food
• Recognised, responded and adjusted based on participant’s feedback

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The following applies for training completed from the 1st January 2024.

The person named on the certificate has demonstrated the following knowledge and skills (in a simulated environment): 

Prepare to demonstrate management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Recognise the role and responsibility of the support worker and provide support according to first aid training
• Communicate clearly with participant using specified preference

Demonstrate management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Perform correct back blows and chest thrusts for partial airway blockage
• Recognise and respond if airway is not clear and if person becomes unconscious, commence CPR on the floor
• Immediately send for help

Complete the management of a full and partial airway blockage:

• Identify reporting and recording requirements
• Monitor support to ensure the required outcome is achieved

Prepare to demonstrate the correct technique for testing food and fluid texture levels:

• Recognise the role and responsibility of the support worker and provide support according to the mealtime management plan
• Apply infection control principles
• Communicate clearly with participant using specified preference
• Prepare the participant for correct technique of food and fluid textures

Demonstrate correct technique for testing food and fluid texture levels:

• Perform the correct technique for testing food and fluid using the IDDSI framework
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout support delivery
• Recognise and respond to situations requiring intervention

Complete testing of food and fluid texture levels:

• Identify reporting and recording requirements
• Monitor support