Fluids and Nutrition (Care) in brief: Fluids and Nutrition (Care) is an online course from ProCompliance covering food, drink and the signs someone is going without. The Globe LMS delivers it. It runs at each learner's own pace, so they can pause and resume it, and it issues a certificate on completion.
Why this training matters
Poor hydration and poor nutrition are among the most common and most preventable causes of harm in care. Standard 8 of the Care Certificate covers your part in it: making food and drink available and appealing, supporting people to eat and drink where they need help, and recognising and reporting the signs that someone is not getting enough.
Fluids and Nutrition (Care) meets Standard 8 of the Care Certificate. Poor hydration and poor nutrition are among the most common, and most preventable, causes of harm in care. The course covers the care worker's part in preventing them, for anyone working where the wellbeing of others is part of the job.
Fluids and Nutrition (Care) at a glance
| Course | Fluids and Nutrition (Care) |
|---|---|
| Category | Care Certificate |
| Governing framework | Care Certificate Standard 8, Fluids and nutrition |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
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What you will be able to do
- Understand why hydration and nutrition matter to the people in your care
- Support people to eat and drink in a way that respects their choices
- Recognise and report the signs of dehydration and poor nutrition
Who should take Fluids and Nutrition (Care)
This course is for anyone who works in an environment where caring for the wellbeing of others is crucial.
Where this course fits
The sector that uses it most, and the set it belongs to.
Common questions
How can my business get Fluids and Nutrition training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Fluids and Nutrition (Care) course. It runs online through The Globe LMS at each learner's own pace, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It also follows the Care Certificate Standard 8, Fluids and nutrition. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Which Care Certificate standard does Fluids and Nutrition (Care) cover?
It covers Standard 8, fluids and nutrition. The Care Certificate sets out fifteen standards for new health and social care workers. Skills for Care, Skills for Health and Health Education England developed it.
How long does it take and how is it delivered?
The Globe LMS delivers it online at each learner's own pace. Your team can start, pause and resume on any device. For the current running time and module list, book a demo and we will show you the course itself.
What does Fluids and Nutrition (Care) cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
