IDDSI Academy UK Pilot

IDDSI Global is pleased to announce the IDDSI Academy Pilot course in the United Kingdom!

This multidisciplinary pilot course consists of two parts: a mandatory online learning component (to be completed prior to in-person training) and a full day of in-person training on the IDDSI framework, testing methods, practical application, and hands-on practice with faculty feedback. The advanced training of the IDDSI Academy pilot will be exclusively conducted by IDDSI Global, with teaching materials provided by subject matter experts. The course will be delivered entirely in English.

This official training has been specifically designed by the IDDSI Academy to elevate the knowledge and skills of participants with:

• Guidance from subject matter experts in how, what & why of the IDDSI framework, definitions and testing methods.
• Working with texture-modified foods and drinks
• Hands-on training offering complex problem-solving opportunities
• Networking and peer learning opportunities
• Coordinated learning & assessment on IDDSI testing for drinks and foods

Prerequisite

NOTE: Participants MUST complete a short online training course prior to attending the Academy pilot. Any registrant who does not complete the online training course will not be admitted to the Academy pilot course. (No refunds will be provided)

The online course is brand new and is currently being tested and refined by IDDSI experts in different locations around the world to ensure that it's widely appropriate and covers the key principles sufficiently. We will send all registrants a link when it is ready, which will be in plenty of time before the in-person event. It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Suitable Participants

The IDDSI Academy training is appropriate for all IDDSI users who support or work with persons experiencing dysphagia.

Registration Information

Spaces are limited to 80 delegates.

Registration Fees – includes online course (available for access in early August 2025) & in-person training course

• Early Bird (before 30th June 2025): £195.00 + VAT
• Regular (1 July – 4 September 2025): £245.00 + VAT

Venue Details

Venue Address: St Michael's Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PD

Parking: No parking is available on-site, but a multistorey car park is within walking distance.

Directions to St Michael's Centre can be found here.

Accommodation: A selection of hotels is located near the venue.

Course Completion Conditions

Participants must complete the prerequisite online course and attend the full day in-person training to receive a certificate of completion from the IDDSI Academy. The Academy training course is proprietary to IDDSI and only the IDDSI Academy can offer this training. Completion of this training course does not entitle participants to replicate or teach this course either whole or in part.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your ticket to another person at no additional charge. (The participant receiving the transferred ticket MUST complete the mandatory prerequisite online course before they can be registered). If you wish to cancel your ticket and receive a refund, a 20% cancellation fee will apply. Refund requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the event. For inquiries regarding cancellations or transfers, please contact finance@iddsi.org.

Contact Information

For further details, please email ukevents@iddsi.net. If you require a VAT invoice, please contact finance@iddsi.org.