Training in Test of Texture Modified Diets (TTMD-R) | Refresher for Meal Screeners (HCAs)

Intended for pch sites that wish to have HCAs trained in the administration of Part I: A, B and C – Feeding and Swallowing Screen Form of the TTMD-R.

In compliance with the Manitoba Health Guidelines and Policy NS-2445.000 Personal Care Home Safe Feeding and Swallowing Program, the participant will review the training on TTMD-R Part I: A, B and C – Feeding and Swallowing Screening Form and when to refer to a trained TTMD-R Facilitator.  Discussion will also include an overview of the Policy NS-2445.000, normal and abnormal swallowing, diet texture modifications/consistencies, liquid viscosities, safe feeding strategies, and signs/symptoms of aspiration.

TTMD-R Facilitators and Meal Screeners must complete testing and screening education prior to administering the test, or screening, and then every two years. Education is provided by a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and ideally, a dietitian provides education about texture modification.

Who should attend:  HCAs working in pch’s who are new to TTMD-R training or who have previously taken TTMD training and require a refresher.

Held virtually via TEAMS

HCAs who attend this course will not be trained as official TTMD-R Facilitators, but will be able to complete the screening portion of the TTMD-R.

Please check with your manager prior to registering for this course.

Note to Participants

• Please log into the Microsoft Team link 15 minutes early for registration purposes.
• Registration is limited, only those registered are able to attend. No registration fee for this session.
• Participants are required to have a microphone and camera in order to attend this session.
• Registration closes (2) weeks prior to the session.