Fluids and Nutrition eLearning course

The Fluids and Nutrition course helps you discover the essence of maintaining a well-balanced and nourishing lifestyle. Unravel the secrets behind the role of fluids in optimising bodily functions and explore the pivotal connection between nutrition and overall well-being. Delve into essential topics such as hydration, nutrient intake, and their impact on health, performance, and longevity.

This course forms part of the online care certificate. Complete the care certificate with Grey Matter Learning as part of our course offering.

  • Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food
  • Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing
  • List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
  • Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
  • Check that drinks are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movement / mobility
  • Check that drinks are refreshed on a regular basis
  • Check that individuals are offered drinks in accordance with their plan of care
  • Support and encourage individuals to drink in accordance with their plan of care
  • Support individuals to access fluids - Report any concerns to the relevant person
  • Ensure any nutritional products are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movement / mobility
  • Check food temperature, care plans and the individual is able to eat it
  • Check appropriate utensils are available to enable the individual to meet their nutritional needs as independently as possible
  • Support and encourage individuals to eat in accordance with their plan of care
  • Support individuals to access food - Report any concerns to the relevant person

This online Fluids and Nutrition training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Fluids and Nutrition.

This course will take 60 minutes to complete.

You can access this Health and Social Care online course as part of the Unlimited Care Package, which includes 130+ courses and certificates, on the Click eLearning platform. Starting from just £3, access unlimited learning in one simple subscription.

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Fluids and Nutrition eLearning course - Grey Matter Learning

Aims of the Fluids and Nutrition course

By the end of the online course, you will:

  • Understand the principles and importance of hydration and nutrition
  • Understand the importance of food safety and hygiene in food handling
  • Support individuals to have access to fluids in accordance with their care plan
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
  • Know when to report concerns

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As a leading eLearning platform provider, Grey Matter Learning recognises the importance of accessibility in learning. We are proud to have integrated Recite, an innovative tool that enables learners to access eLearning content more easily, regardless of their abilities. With Recite, learners can benefit from text-to-speech in over 65 languages, colour contrast adjustments, and translation of over 100 languages, to enhance their learning experience.

These tools can help to make learning more inclusive and accessible for learners with visual or hearing impairments, as well as those who speak different languages. By incorporating Recite into our website and Click eLearning platform, we are able to provide our carers with a comprehensive and accessible training solution that helps to promote learning outcomes for all learners.

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