Fluids and Nutrition - Induction Clinical Core Skills - Key Topics

This online course provides essential knowledge about fluids and nutrition for healthcare workers, including information on hydration, malnutrition, dehydration, and food safety.

  • The importance of fluids and nutrition

  • The five food groups

  • Malnutrition

  • Dehydration

  • Food safety

  • Hygiene

  • The role of the healthcare worker

  • Assessing nutritional needs

  • Supporting and encouraging individuals

  • Reporting concerns

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of good hydration and nutrition in maintaining health and well-being.

  • Know the signs and symptoms of poor hydration and nutrition.

  • Understand the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food.

  • Know how to promote adequate hydration and nutrition.

  • Understand the effects of culture and religion on individuals' dietary requirements and preferences.

  • Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person.

Why Choose This Course?

ACI Training & Consultancy is a leading provider of online training courses for healthcare professionals in the UK. We offer a wide range of courses that are designed to meet the needs of healthcare workers at all levels. Our courses are developed by experts and delivered in a flexible and affordable format.

  • Accredited by the CPD

  • Easy to complete online on a computer, tablet, phone, iPad or iPhone

  • Learn at your own pace and in your own time

  • Perfect for healthcare workers, healthcare recruitment agencies and locums in the UK

  • Affordable and convenient

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Key Learning Outcomes

    2. Course (PDF)

    3. Test

Price

  • £6.00

Course Information

Once you purchase the course, it is valid for you to take for 90 days.

  • This course is mapped and aligned to the UK Clinical/Care CSTF and is for all staff of all grades.

  • It is required on induction and thereafter as requested to be refreshed by local risk assessment within the NHS.

  • Some employers/agencies require this as mandatory - please check with your employer/agency if you are required to do this course before making a purchase.

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