Nutrition and Hydration Training (Healthcare)

The Nutrition and Hydration Training online training course is a video-based e-learning course suitable for anyone with responsibility for the nutrition and hydration of others – particularly those working in social care environments. The course also covers childhood nutrition and the ‘eatwell’ plate so would also be advantageous for any learners wanting to know more about this topic.

  • Developed by Health & Safety Professionals
  • High Quality Training Experience
  • Video-based learning
  • Unlimited access 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Certificate available upon completion
Duration: Approx. 65 minutes

*Annual price per unit 

£25.00

Discounts for larger volume and multi-year subscription purchases.
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About the nutrition and hydration (healthcare) online training course

The Nutrition and Hydration (Healthcare) Training is a video-based e-learning course containing interactive learning with real life examples and an assessment. If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration, it’s important that you understand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the possible consequences of getting it wrong. This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet.
The course will also identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition as well as the steps you can take to deal with this condition.

Aims of the course

The course aims to educate users about nutrition and hydration to ensure that they are able to make well-educated, fully informed decisions for the people they are responsible for or taking care of.

Who is this online training course for?

This course is suitable for anyone with responsibility for the nutrition and hydration of others – particularly those working in care environments. The course also covers childhood nutrition and the ‘eatwell’ plate so would also be advantageous for any learners wanting to know more about this topic.

Course content

1The Course Structure

Introducing the course contents.

2Defining the Terms

Nutrition, food, diet, balanced diet, malnutrition – definitions.

3The ‘Eatwell’ Plate

What is a healthy diet? Carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat and fish, proteins, sugars and fats, all about fats – defining ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Fats, focus on saturated fats, the types of sugar, complex carbohydrates, fibre and starch, simple carbohydrates.
Food Energy – Calories and kilojoules, metabolism, required food energy.

4Hydration

Why consuming enough water/fluid is important, how much fluid you need, sources of water, dehydration signs. The long-term effects of dehydration – problems and illnesses, an in-depth look at all the problems.

5Through-life Nutrition

Food for young children, adolescents, older teenagers and young adults, food for older people, antioxidants and free radicals, vitamins and minerals.

6Malnutrition and Overnutrition

Defining Malnutrition, causes of malnourishment, early signs of malnourishment, questions to help you identify malnourishment, overnutrition – what it is and the causes, signs and problems.

7The ‘Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool’

‘MUST’ screening, identifying a high-risk service user, the five screening steps – BMI Score, unplanned weight loss calculation, the acute disease score, overall risk calculation, malnutrition care plan. How to write a Malnutrition Care Plan – step-by-step guidance.

 

You might also like to learn about Infection Prevention and Control for Care Workers Training, Emergency First Aid at Work Training (Online Annual Refresher) or Allergen Awareness Online Training. Alternatively, you can take a look at our full library of Health & Safety Online Training Courses.

Ready-to-go online training

This module is ready-to-go and you could be up and running in a matter of minutes. If you’re still unsure, learn more about the benefits of RealSense’s ready-to-go online training or simply ask us for a demo. We can help you get started and remember our support team are always on hand if you need them.

What do you get?

Our course(s), designed by topic specialists, are simple and easy to use and can be completed in your own time, at your own pace. You will get unlimited 24/7 access to the learning platform, your resources, digital training record and access to your certificate is available upon completion.

When purchasing for larger groups of people, remember that our onboarding process can help setup the platform to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

If you cannot find the answer to your query in our Frequently Asked Questions, or if you would like a quote, a chat through your training requirements or just need some technical help then our support team are here to help. Contact us today.

How is it delivered?

Modules are delivered via our online learning platform, Activbase or available in alternative formats for use on a customer’s own Learning Management System (LMS). Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email from RealSense confirming your purchase followed by a separate email from our Activbase Learning Platform with details on how to access your course(s). Access is available 24/7 for the duration of your license. Customers requiring a different course format e.g. SCORM for use on their own LMS, please contact us with your requirements.

Nutrition and Hydration Training (Healthcare)

Upon successful course completion, a certificate of achievement is available and or automatically added to a learner’s digital record. 

Digital certificate – print, download, store

The certificate itself includes the learner’s name, course title, completion score / result, completion date and any marks of approval, accreditation authorities, and or distribution partners. It can be downloaded, stored or printed.

Learning records

When using our platform Activbase, learning records are available 24/7 for review, tracking progress and access to certificates. Records contain details of sessions including progress, attempts and results. This and additional data such as associated CPD, standards and qualifications are logged and available for information insights and management reporting – a powerful resource for tracking compliance as well as monitoring learning pathways.

Please note: when accessing the course via standalone media or 3rd party systems, you will need to check those systems log learning activity appropriate to your training needs.

 

What they say…

Take a look at what organisations say about some of our online learning solutions

RealSense customer reviews 5 stars

“Excellent Course well presented, plenty of content and easy to follow.”

Scottish Water

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M Group Services

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RealSense customer reviews 5 stars

“The piece of work designed and developed by RealSense, tested and rolled out for HSBC was simply the best safety e-learning that the Bank had ever commissioned. We could not have done it without your expertise, drive and enthusiasm.”

HSBC UK

“RealSense proved to be helpful, responsive and supportive throughout… a very satisfactory innovative product design to meet customer need.”

Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers

RealSense customer reviews 5 stars

“This e-learning training package is now even more flexible and easy-to-use, making it an excellent resource to assist employers in complying with fire safety legislation.”

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Product Specification

This module is designed to operate on industry standard multimedia PC compatible computers / laptops and or mobile devices with a suitable processor e.g. 2.0GHz Intel or AMD Processor, 4GB RAM or higher. A good reliable internet connection is required of at least 3Mb+/sec.

HTML5

Windows: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
Mac: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
Mobile: Safari in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 10 or later, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.4 or later

Articulate Mobile Player

Articulate Mobile Player in Apple iOS 10 or later on iPad
Articulate Mobile Player in Android OS 4.4 or later (optimized for tablets)

CD-ROM

Internet Explorer 11 must be installed.

VIDEO-BASED COURSES

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HTML5

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Screen Readers

Windows: NVDA, JAWS 16 or later
Mac: VoiceOver
iPhone: VoiceOver
iPad: VoiceOver
Android: TalkBack

Accessibility Guidelines

Storyline 360 output supports Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and Revised Section 508 standards. Click here for a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®).

SCORM / AICC LMS

Our standard courses conform to SCORM / AICC (and TinCan) e-learning standards and have been successfully delivered on over 30 different learning management systems worldwide.

Activbase Online

Activbase is our own simple and easy to use learning platform for administrating, distributing and managing training. Our video based courses are streamed via our Activbase platform.

Other Devices

Most of our products are available on devices including Tablet, iPAD, smartphone or deliverable via media such as CD-ROM, USB memory stick and more. Let us know what you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Pre-sale - Have a question about price, discounts, customising, demos, access?

Q: How do I access the online learning course?

A: The course is accessed via our own Activbase learning platform, or can be made available as a SCORM object for you to upload to your own Learning Management System.

Q: What if I would like to add or change some of the content to make it more specfic to my organisation?

A: We can swiftly tailor courses to suit your specific training needs. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements and request a quote.

Q: Is it possible to arrange a demo?

A: Yes, of course. If you would like to have a demo of a course or the Activbase Learning Platform then simply contact our team who will be able to arrange a demo for you.

Q: I represent an organisation with lots of employees we would like to train. Can your solution manage that? How much will it cost? Is there a discount when buying for a large workforce?

A: Our digital learning solutions are suitable for small, medium and large organisations. The solution is scalable so you can purchase for an individual or for a large organisation. We have an affordable pricing structure with discounts available for larger volumes. Simply let us know what courses you would like, how many employees you wish to train and we can tailor a package to suit your specific training needs. Simply ask us for a quote.

What is Activbase?

Activbase is a simple and easy to use Learning Management System (LMS) from RealSense that you can use to access your online learning courses. It provides hosting, administration, distribution and tracking of learning activities from a single cloud based platform. Find out more about the features and benefits of Activbase.

Using our courses - Technical query? Forgotten my password?

Q: I have a technical issue, what should I do?

A: That’s an easy one. Please contact us. You can get in touch via our online form, email our support team or call your account manager or our technical support team today.

Q: I have forgotten my password, what should I do?

A: If you have forgotten or lost your Activbase password, you can request a password reset through our learning platform, Activbase.

Records and certificates - Is the course accredited? What if i fail? Can I download my certificate?

Q: Is the course accredited?

Most of our courses are accredited by relevant authorities / approval bodies applicable to the course such as CPD, RoSPA or IIRSM. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any specific standard / approval requirements.

Q: Will I get a certificate?

All courses come with a certificate of achievement in recognition of completing the course successfully. A digital record is stored with each learner’s history and certificates are available for access and download.

Q: What if I fail my course?

If you do not achieve the pass rate for the course then you will be given the opportunity to review the training content and attempt the assessment again. With some of the video based courses, the course may be locked on a third failed attempt, subject to a review by your organisation administrator of a member of the RealSense support team.

I have another question, can you help?

If you cannot find the answer to your question here or in our detailed Frequently Asked Questions, then please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We are here to help answer your queries, help get you started and make sure you are maximising our digital learning solutions throughout.

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Nutrition and Hydration Training online training course
Nutrition and Hydration Training (Healthcare)
£25.00