Description
Welcome to our CPD certified Malnutrition Course, specifically designed for care workers. This course is essential in equipping you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to tackle malnutrition effectively. Recognizing that care workers frequently engage with individuals vulnerable to malnutrition, it's imperative to understand its causes, implications, and preventative strategies to safeguard their health and well-being.
Throughout this course, you'll delve into the importance of a balanced diet, the risks and impacts of malnutrition, and learn how to assess and intervene using tools such as 'MUST.' Emphasizing person-centred care, you'll explore optimal food preparation and the monitoring of eating habits. Additionally, the course covers identifying specific dietary needs and the judicious use of nutritional supplements, preparing you to adeptly manage malnutrition. By the end of this training, you'll be empowered to enhance care quality, advocate for healthy eating, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those at risk.
Learning outcomes
- Identify what are the elements of a well balanced diet
- Be aware of the risk factors, cost, and consequences of malnutrition on the person
- Understand the importance of creating a person centred environment which supports the person to make choices and encourages eating and drinking
- Be aware of the importance of appropriate preparation and presentation of food and drink
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the care worker in monitoring eating and drinking in the person
- Identify types of diets specific dietary requirements need for nutritional supplements
Accreditation Certificate
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Malnutrition Certificate
Foster nutritional expertise among care professionals for optimal well-being
What does my certificate include?
Your Malnutrition Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
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