Fluids & Nutrition
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Learning Aims and Outcomes
Course Title: Fluids and Nutrition
Course length – 3 hours
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.
At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees. This course includes a brief introduction to the new International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Introduction - Principles of Hydration and Nutrition | · Explain what is meant by the term malnutrition · Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing. (8.1b) · List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration. (8.1c) · Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration. (8.1d) |
Support for Individuals | Support individuals to have access to fluids in accordance with their plan of care
Support individuals to have access to food and nutrition in accordance with their plan of care.
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Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Diet | · Understand what constitutes a healthy, balanced diet. · List the five food groups that make up a healthy, balanced diet. · Explain how to use the Eatwell Plate to portion food appropriately. · Explain the importance of nutrition screening tools to identify malnutrition. · Identify a variety of ways that food can be cooked. · Explore food requirements for different religious groups
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International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) | · Understand what is IDDSI? · Discuss the IDDSI framework · Mapping to IDDSI |
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Do you bring equipment?
We bring all required equipment with us
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How long do certificates last
Please See the Individual courses, on how long certificates last
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Do your trainers come to us?
Our Trainers can provide training at your venue. Or you can come to our fully equipped training rooms.