Nutrition Awareness
July 16 @ 10:00 - 16:00
Free
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Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*
Associate/Network Member: £37.50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT
One day course at HCPA Campus
This course will introduce the foundations of a healthy and balanced diet for the people you support, helping them to eat, drink and age well. It explores the importance of enjoyable mealtimes by creating a positive eating environment and developing suitable meal plans.
The course focuses on supporting people to maintain a healthy weight and access a nutrient rich diet. It also explains the importance of accurate nutritional screening using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) to identify and respond to those at risk of malnutrition and dehydration.
Entry Requirements – Learners must have completed Care Induction.
Learning Objectives
• Explain the benefits of a nutrient rich diet for the people you support
• Identify individuals at risk of malnutrition using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
• Develop and apply person-centred nutritional care plans in line with Integrated Care Board guidance
• Provide appropriate food based support and understand the use of oral nutritional supplements in care homes
• Recognise and respond to eating and drinking difficulties, including those related to dementia and other conditions
*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
