Positive mealtime experiences 4 – Recognising and reporting signs of deterioration

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

25 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • How to recognise and reporting signs of deterioration
  • Learn about common issues and the process of reporting
  • What to do when a client refuses food
  • Noticing and responding to behavioural changes and swallowing difficulty

Course Overview

In Part 4 of the Positive Mealtime Experience series, you will bring together your knowledge and skills to support safe, enjoyable, and person-centred mealtime experiences. The course reinforces best practice approaches, combining industry standards, person-centred care, and workplace responsibilities.

You will reflect on how to apply what you have learned in real-world settings to enhance client wellbeing, dignity, and independence during mealtimes. By the end of this module, you will be prepared to contribute confidently and effectively to positive mealtime outcomes.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • Lessons

  • Recognising and reporting signs of deterioration
  • Common issues, feedback, observations and reporting process
  • Food refusal
  • Behavioural changes and swallowing difficulty
  • Adherence to dietary restrictions
  • Other factors to consider
  • Work health and safety with mealtime
  • Conclusions

  • Course Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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