NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
2h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration, it is important that you understand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the possible consequences of getting it wrong.
This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Develop knowledge and understanding of nutrition and hydration
Recognise the need for correct nutrition and hydration in a care setting.
Anyone who wants to understand the importance of nutrition and hydration.
Those who work in care settings where correct nutrition and hydration are vital.
Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
Video: Up to date video drivers
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
On successful completion of the course you will obtain a certificate. Your certificate will be available for download as soon as you pass your course.
The Nutrition and Hydration Online Training Course is accredited by the CPD certification service.
Reviews
Subjects
- Nutrition
- Assessment
- Life
- Hydration
- Malnutrition
- Overnutrition
- Questions
- Eatwell
- Plate
- Method
Teachers and trainers (1)
Videotile online
elearning
Course programme
Syllabus
- The Course Structure
- Defining the Terms
- The Eatwell Plate
- Hydration
- Through-Life Nutrition
- Malnutrition and Overnutrition
- The 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool'
The course’s assessment method is multiple choice questions. You are able to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will have 3 chances per module. All modules must have a 70% score to achieve a pass.
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION