Providing Fluids and Nutrition (Hydration) Course

Description

OVERVIEW

Providing Fluids and Nutrition Course Online Training Overview

This Providing Fluids and Nutrition online course will give an overview of how health and social care staff can provide adequate nutrition and hydration to those in their care, particularly infants and older persons.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn?

Providing Fluids and Nutrition Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration for maintaining health and well-being
• Identify signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
• Describe how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
• Explain the effects of religion and culture on a person’s dietary preferences and requirements
• Explain the importance of food safety during preparation and handling of food in care settings
• Describe how to report concerns to the appropriate person

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On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Providing Fluids and Nutrition free course certificate.

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Providing Fluids and Nutrition
• Providing Fluids and Nutrition
• Case Studies
• What is Dehydration?
• Dehydration Risks
• Knowledge Check – Dehydration
• What is Undernutrition?
• Screening
• Knowledge Check -Undernutrition

Unit 2

• Reasons for Not Drinking or Eating
• Clinical Conditions
• Knowledge Check – Clinical Conditions
• Physical Environment
• Practical Aids
• Knowledge Check – Practical Aids
• Service and Delivery
• Encourage and Motivate
• Knowledge Check – Encourage and Motivate
• Safety
• Personal Hygiene
• Handwashing
• Culture and Religion
• Knowledge Check – Culture and Religion
• Specialist
• Report Concerns

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Providing Fluids and Nutrition (Hydration) Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Providing Fluids and Nutrition training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers

Providing Fluids and Nutrition FAQ

Providing Fluids and Nutrition Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my providing fluids and nutrition course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the providing fluids and nutrition course CPD accredited?

Yes, the providing fluids and nutrition course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a providing fluids and nutrition certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited fire safety awareness course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the providing fluids and nutrition course to improve my grade?

Yes, the providing fluids and nutrition course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this providing fluids and nutrition course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the providing fluids and nutrition course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this providing fluids and nutrition course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.