Diet and Meal Planning for Provider Agency Staff eLearn Individual License
$25.00
Meal planning is a daily responsibility for many provider agency staff—but it is also a high-risk area that directly impacts health, safety, and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Understanding prescribed diets, food textures, allergies, and nutritional needs is essential for preventing avoidable medical complications and supporting overall well-being.
This course includes nutrition education to empower staff and supporters with essential knowledge for safe meal planning.
Diet and Meal Planning for Provider Agency Staff is a self-paced health and safety training course designed to build confidence and practical skills around choosing, preparing, and serving meals that align with individual dietary requirements and meet individual needs. The course helps direct support professionals and support coordinators move beyond guesswork by providing clear guidance on interpreting diet orders, shopping with dietary needs in mind, and preparing meals that are both safe and person-centered. Developed in consultation with nutrition professionals, the course ensures accuracy and best practices in all content. It also provides resources for ongoing learning and support for provider agency staff.
What You’ll Learn
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Interpret and apply individual diet orders when planning and preparing meals
- Identify appropriate meal substitutions and food-consistency adaptations
- Shop effectively while considering dietary needs, allergies, and restrictions
- Develop individualized meal plans that are nutritious, appealing, and respect individual dignity and preferences
- Assist individuals with IDD in making healthy food choices and practicing safe eating habits
- Understand strategies for prevention of nutrition-related health risks
Course Topics & Modules
This course includes focused, scenario-based modules designed for real-world application:
- Portion Sizes and Nutritional Needs
- An Introduction to Reading Diet Orders
- Meal Preparation Techniques
- Knowledge Check Quiz
Downloadable instructional materials are included to support learning and implementation.