Thursday, October 16

Nutrition, hydration & MUST training

By Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

This module provides education for health care staff to help them identify community patients who may be at risk of malnutrition, utilising

Date and time

Location

Keyll Darree

Seminar Room 6 IM4 4RH Isle of Man Isle of Man

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Highlights

1 hour, 30 minutes
In person

About this event

Learning outcomes/ objectives

To Understand Malnutrition and the consequence of malnutrition
To understand how to complete MUST screening
To feel confident to complete MUST screening
Understand how to calculate MUST using the BAPEN
Understand when it is appropriate to refer to the Community Dietetic Service
Understand what information to include on a nutrition & hydration care plan
To identify the local policies for preventing & treating people at high risk of malnutrition and the importance of documentation
To understand ‘the food first approach’

Please note: The minimum number of participants for the course to take place is 5 participants. If the minimum number is not reached, the Department will contact the participants to cancel the session.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course aimed at?

The course is aimed at all public or private Health Care staff who wish to develop knowledge in the management of minimising risks of malnutrition in the community

I have booked this course but unfortunately I will not be able to attend it, what should I do?

If you cannot attend this course, please let us know at least 72 hours in advance so we can communicate the possibility of another place to the other organisations. You can also cancel your attendance on the Eventbrite website.

Is this course free?

Yes. It is free.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Certificate valid for 1 year.

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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Oct 16 · 11:00 AM GMT+1