Fluids and Nutrition in Care Training
Master fluid and nutrition care for Learning Disabilities. Boost safety, hydration, and nutrition management with expert-led global training
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About this event
Understanding the importance of nutrition and hydration is essential in providing high-quality care to individuals with Learning Disabilities. This comprehensive training on Fluids and Nutrition in Care is specifically designed to educate support staff, carers, healthcare professionals, and anyone working with individuals who have learning difficulties or developmental delays.
With a focus on safe food practices, nutritional needs, hydration awareness, and care planning, this course equips learners with the necessary tools to deliver person-centred care tailored to those with Learning Disabilities. You will gain an in-depth understanding of malnutrition risks, dehydration signs, contamination control, and how to align nutrition with individualised care plans.
The course highlights the importance of meal preparation, hydration support, and nutritional monitoring for individuals with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, cognitive impairments, and communication challenges. All modules are designed with real-world scenarios, compliance regulations, and best practices in healthcare settings.
Whether you're new to care or an experienced professional, this course provides updated knowledge aligned with global health standards, CQC guidelines, and NHS nutrition policies.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand nutrition’s role in supporting learning disabilities and health.
- Identify dehydration signs and prevent fluid loss complications.
- Learn food hygiene and contamination control best practices.
- Apply care plans to meet unique dietary and hydration needs.
- Monitor food intake and recognize eating or swallowing issues.
- Promote healthy eating routines tailored to individual abilities.
Course Link: Fluids and Nutrition in Care Training
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Importance of Food Safety
- Why food hygiene matters for people with learning difficulties
- Risks associated with poor food handling and allergic reactions
- Handling and storage standards in disability care settings
- Person-centred hygiene approaches and safeguarding individuals
Module 02: Contamination
- Types of food contamination (biological, chemical, physical)
- Cross-contamination risks and strategies in care environments
- Cleaning protocols, PPE usage, and infection control
- Preventing contamination during feeding and food preparation
Module 03: Hydration and Nutrition Management in Accordance with Care Plans
- Understanding hydration levels and dehydration symptoms in vulnerable individuals
- Nutritional guidelines for individuals with learning disabilities
- Adapting care plans for sensory, behavioural, or swallowing difficulties
- Tools for monitoring intake, output, and dietary compliance
- Communicating nutrition needs with multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Course Benefits
- Globally recognised training certification
- Flexible online learning with multimedia resources
- Interactive case studies and real-world care scenarios
- Designed by experts in Learning Disability care and nutrition
- CPD accredited and aligned with international care standards
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Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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