IDDSI Framework: Part 1

Name: IDDSI Framework: Part 1
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (1675 reviews)

Course: #11290Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1675 Reviews

This course reviews the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework for liquids and solids, with an emphasis on identifying appropriate and inappropriate foods for each level. Testing methods for each level, including the application of the IDDSI funnel, will also be explained.

Dysphagia (Adult) Dysphagia (Neonatal and Pediatrics)

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to discuss the rationale for the development of the IDDSI framework.
After this course, participants will be able to differentiate the defining characteristics of each IDDSI.
After this course, participants will be able to explain the physiological rationale for IDDSI diet recommendations for patients with dysphagia.

Course created on August 5, 2025

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Rationale for development of the IDDSI framework
15-50 Minutes	IDDSI framework, terminology and rationale for each level
50-55 Minutes	Transitional Foods
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Denise Dougherty
MA CCC-SLP

Ms. Dougherty owns and operates a private practice in Indiana, PA. She is the past President of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA), and received the Academy’s 2007 Honor Award for her achievements and the 2014 AAPPSPA Award of Excellence. She served on the ASHA Health Care Economics Committee and is a member of the Technical Experts Panel for Quality of Insights of Pennsylvania, working on initiating quality measures for CMS to improve effectiveness, efficiency, economy and quality of services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries. Denise is a co-editor of Private Practice Essentials: a Practical Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists. Denise works as a legal consultant/expert witness in litigation involving dysphagia and negligence/malpractice. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders from Marywood University and a master’s degree in communication disorders from St. Louis University.

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Financial: Denise Dougherty was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Denise has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

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