Practical Course Booking - FAQ's

Practical Course Booking – FAQ’s

11 Sep 2019

Do I need a PayPal account to book a course?

You do not need a PayPal account to pay for any course on the Learning Suite. Click the PayPal icon and you can either pay using a PayPal account or enter debit/credit card details. The system is safe and secure and booking only takes a few moments.

Who is the ORAL Practical Training course for?

The ORAL Practical Training course is for anyone who is involved with making foods for people with dysphagia using the IDDSI Framework. It is the perfect course for people at home or in healthcare catering environments.

Do I have to be able to cook to attend the course?

You do not need to be a good cook to attend this course. The practical aspects of the course are for safely changing the textures of foods for the IDDSI Framework not how to cook food. We provide all the food that is used on the day, pre-cooked and ready for transforming into dysphagia meals.

What do I need to do before I can take a place on a practical course?

All our practical courses are fully hand’s on. This means learners must already have competency and an understanding of dysphagia, IDDSI and our ORAL approach. This is why we ask that all learners have already completed our Online Dysphagia Diets for IDDSI course first.

How much is the ORAL Practical Training course?

The course is £350 per learner. Single learners can join scheduled sessions and organisations can request bespoke training dates for a minimum of 10 learners.

What do I get for the course price?

Included in the price of the course is a full day in the kitchen with expert chefs from Oak House Kitchen, the course manual, all ingredients and resources required for the training course, and a certificate of completion.

How do I book myself onto a course?

Contact us at info@oakhouse-kitchen.com
Register Interest HERE
Book a Tour of our training and resources with the Oak House Kitchen team

How do I access the Online Dysphagia Diets for IDDSI Course?

Create an account
Find the region you want to book places in and book the number of spaces you want
You will then be issued with the course licences for your team members

Once your team members have set up personal accounts you can send the licence codes directly to them for them to redeem on the site. They can then Sign Up to the course of their choice

Can I book someone else onto a course?

If you want to book one other person onto a course you must do so whilst in their account. You should create an account for them first using their name and email and then book the course you would like them to attend whilst logged in as them.

Once I’ve booked am I guaranteed a place?

Of course you are now guaranteed a place on a course, however to confirm the actual course you will be attending you must Sign Up to the course you want to go to. There may be a number of courses on offer in your region, however spaces are limited. By Signing Up to the course you want to attend you are then guaranteed the place or places you want.