Nutrition and Fluids

£6.00

Course Description

This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on nutrition, hydration, and fluid management in patient care. It covers the principles of balanced nutrition, fluid balance, special dietary considerations, and the safe administration of enteral and parenteral nutrition. The training emphasizes practical assessment skills, patient education, and compliance with legal and ethical frameworks.

Course Summary

The Nutrition and Fluids Online Training is a 1-hour CPD-accredited course designed to help healthcare staff understand the critical role of nutrition and hydration in patient well-being. Through practical guidance and case-based learning, participants will gain the skills to assess, manage, and support patients’ nutritional and fluid needs effectively. Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate and earn 1 CPD point.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is suitable for all healthcare professionals involved in patient care, including:

Nurses and healthcare assistants

Allied health professionals

Care workers in residential and community settings

Support staff involved in nutrition and hydration monitoring

Students and newly qualified healthcare practitioners seeking foundational knowledge

Course Contents

Introduction to Nutrition and Fluids – importance, roles, and responsibilities

Basic Nutritional Requirements – macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary guidelines

Nutritional Assessment – risk factors, screening tools, patient evaluation

Special Dietary Considerations – elderly, pediatric, medical conditions, cultural needs

Fluid Balance and Hydration – signs of dehydration/overhydration, strategies for hydration

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition – indications, care, complications, management

Nutritional Support in Healthcare Settings – collaboration, documentation, monitoring

Communication and Patient Education – strategies, compliance, family engagement

Legal and Ethical Considerations – safeguarding, regulation, and compliance

Course Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain the importance of nutrition and hydration in patient care.

Identify key nutritional requirements and promote balanced diets.

Conduct nutritional assessments and identify risks of malnutrition or dehydration.

Apply knowledge of dietary modifications for specific patient groups and conditions.

Recognize and respond to issues of fluid imbalance.

Describe and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition procedures.

Collaborate effectively with dietitians and multidisciplinary teams.

Communicate and educate patients/families on healthy nutrition and hydration.

Apply legal and ethical frameworks in nutrition and fluids management.

Frameworks & Standards

Developed in line with NHS nutrition and hydration guidelines.

Accredited for CPD (1 point), supporting healthcare revalidation.

Meets Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for revalidation:

35 CPD hours required every 3 years.

Minimum 20 participatory hours to involve interactive learning.

Supports compliance with safeguarding, equality, diversity, and professional accountability standards.

£6.00

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