NUTRITION AND HYDRATION AWARENESS TRAINING

Course Information

We also offer additional training that you may be interested in:

Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes and Insulin Awareness

Our Nutrition and Hydration training enables care givers and support workers to identify possible outcomes of malnutrition and under hydration and suggests how these potential problems can be overcome by encouraging and supporting positive eating and drinking.

Course: Nutrition and Hydration

Duration: Full Day

Contact Hours: 6 hours

Certification: Awareness Course

Assessment Type: Knowledge Assessment

This course is ideal for people who have no prior experience of supporting positive Nutrition and Hydration.

Course: Nutrition and Hydration [Update]

Duration: Half Day

Contact Hours: 3 hours

Certification: Awareness Course

Assessment Type: Knowledge Assessment

This course is ideal for people who require an annual update and have already gained experience and understanding of supporting positive Nutrition and Hydration.

Learning Objectives

To provide attendees with the knowledge and understanding of nutrition and hydration.
To define what is meant by Nutrition.
To define what is meant by Hydration.
To identify the principles of promoting nutrition and hydration.
To explore the principles of good practice.
To identify benefits and barriers within Health and Social Care settings.
To identify relevant legislation, regulations and guidance.
To explore the key principles of an individuals nutritional requirements.

Learning Outcomes and Assessments

At the end of the session attendees will be familiar with:

Promotion of Nutrition and Fluid intake
Problems that prevent people from eating correctly
Identifying problems that arise from malnutrition
Timing of meals and snacks
The environment in which meals and snacks are served
Preparing for mealtimes
Encouragement of independence and involvement in mealtimes
Providing support and encouraging positivity at mealtimes
Risk assessing residents
Identifying malnutrition
Identifying signs of dehydration
Reasons to hydrated
Positive promotion of hydration
The food groups and food safety.

Assessments

Knowledge Based Theory Test

Who can attend?

Nutrition and Hydration training is just one of the many courses offered by #SAM247. Our courses are accessible for everyone wanting to improve their professional skills and knowledge base.

People who attend this course:

Doctors
Nurses
Healthcare Workers
Care and Support Assistants
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Care Givers and Family Members
Anyone wanting to further their career prospects

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