The Foundations of Nutritional Care

This concise course highlights the paramount importance of good nutrition and hydration for the health and well-being of older adults, addressing their unique needs and challenges. It outlines the significant risks and consequences of both malnutrition and dehydration, including increased falls, infections, pressure ulcers, and cognitive decline. The course also explains age-related physiological changes that can impact nutritional status, such as reduced thirst and altered senses. Finally, it emphasises the crucial role of carers in supporting adequate food and fluid intake and defines key nutritional terms.

Description

This concise introductory course lays the groundwork by establishing why good nutrition and hydration are paramount for the health and overall well-being of older individuals. It is designed to be able to be completed in one sitting. Approximately takes 30 minutes. 

After a brief introduction the course will take you through short modules for a better understanding of each topic. 
All modules come with a video to support you to successfully complete this course. Key areas of learning: 

  1. Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter for Older Adults
  2. Malnutrition and Dehydration: Potential Risks
  3. How Age Affects Nutritional Status?
  4. The Role of Carers in Nutrition and Hydration
  5. Key Terms for Nutrition and Hydration


To receive a CPD Certificate in The Foundations of Nutritional Care, you will need to pass a multiple-choice test at the end of the course.


You will have three attempts to successfully complete the test. If you are unable to pass after three attempts, you will be directed back to the beginning of the course. The certificate is valid for 12 months.


To help you keep your knowledge fresh, we created a summary sheet that you can take away with your CPD certificate upon successfully completing the course.

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Duration

This course is estimated to take 30 minutes.

Qualification

At the end of the course you'll receive a .

Course contents

  1. Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter for Older Adults
  2. Malnutrition & Dehydration: Potential Risks
  3. How Age Affects Nutritional Status?
  4. The Role of Carers in Nutrition and Hydration
  5. Key Terms for Nutrition and Hydration
  6. Summary
  7. Useful links
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