Nutrition & Hydration in Care Settings

Introduction to – Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings.

This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on nutrition and hydration within health and social care settings. It is designed to support care professionals in meeting the standards required for safe, person-centred care and compliance with CQC Regulation 14 and NHS nutrition and hydration guidance.

Intended Audience.

Health and social care workers, care managers, support staff, and anyone responsible for the wellbeing of individuals in regulated care environments.

Learning Outcomes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

❖ Explain the principles of good nutrition and hydration and their impact on health.

❖ Recognize the nutritional needs of different individuals, including older adults and those with specific conditions.

❖ Identify signs of malnutrition and dehydration and apply appropriate interventions.

❖ Demonstrate accurate monitoring, documentation, and reporting practices.

❖ Promote continuous improvement and reflective practice in care settings.

Good nutrition and adequate hydration are essential for maintaining health, wellbeing, and quality of life—particularly for individuals in care settings.

For those receiving support in care homes, hospitals, or community services, the provision of balanced meals and regular fluids is more than a daily routine; it is a vital aspect of person-centred care, dignity, and safety.

This training course, Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings, has been designed to equip health and social care professionals with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to support individuals’ nutritional and hydration needs effectively.

Learners will explore the science of nutrition and hydration, how to identify and manage malnutrition and dehydration, and how to apply person-centred strategies that meet individual preferences, cultural needs, and clinical requirements.

The course also aligns with national frameworks such as:

❖ CQC Regulation 14 – Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs.

❖ NHS Nutrition and Hydration Standards.

❖ Guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Throughout this programme, you will gain insights into best practices for screening, monitoring, record keeping, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Each module builds upon the last to ensure you can confidently apply the principles of good nutrition and hydration in real-world care settings.

By the end of the course, you will not only understand the importance of food and fluids in promoting health and preventing illness but also be able to implement. effective, evidence-based care plans that support individual wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

Once Module 10, has been completed you will have the option to take the general knowledge multiple choice quiz on Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings in order to receive your certificate, or you can go back and review any of the training material related to this Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings course and take the quiz later when you feel you are ready to proceed.

You have 12 months access to this course once you register but please note you have 90 days to pass the Quiz, this gives you plenty of time to work around your current commitments. Don’t worry you can re-take the course Quiz if you do not pass first time, The Quiz has a minimum 80% correct answer pass rate and all certificates are valid for 2 years.

You must complete all levels (Videos) in this course in order to be able to take the Quiz.

Please Log in or Register an account if you are new to FlexiLearnHub in order to do this course. Thank You!

This course contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government License v3.0. © Crown copyright.

Learning Outcomes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

❖ Explain the principles of good nutrition and hydration and their impact on health.

❖ Recognize the nutritional needs of different individuals, including older adults and those with specific conditions.

❖ Identify signs of malnutrition and dehydration and apply appropriate interventions.

❖ Demonstrate accurate monitoring, documentation, and reporting practices.

❖ Promote continuous improvement and reflective practice in care settings.

Good nutrition and adequate hydration are essential for maintaining health, wellbeing, and quality of life—particularly for individuals in care settings.

For those receiving support in care homes, hospitals, or community services, the provision of balanced meals and regular fluids is more than a daily routine; it is a vital aspect of person-centred care, dignity, and safety.

This training course, Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings, has been designed to equip health and social care professionals with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to support individuals’ nutritional and hydration needs effectively.

Learners will explore the science of nutrition and hydration, how to identify and manage malnutrition and dehydration, and how to apply person-centred strategies that meet individual preferences, cultural needs, and clinical requirements.

The course also aligns with national frameworks such as:

❖ CQC Regulation 14 – Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs.

❖ NHS Nutrition and Hydration Standards.

❖ Guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Throughout this programme, you will gain insights into best practices for screening, monitoring, record keeping, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Each module builds upon the last to ensure you can confidently apply the principles of good nutrition and hydration in real-world care settings.

By the end of the course, you will not only understand the importance of food and fluids in promoting health and preventing illness but also be able to implement. effective, evidence-based care plans that support individual wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

Once Module 10, has been completed you will have the option to take the general knowledge multiple choice quiz on Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings in order to receive your certificate, or you can go back and review any of the training material related to this Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings course and take the quiz later when you feel you are ready to proceed.

You have 12 months access to this course once you register but please note you have 90 days to pass the Quiz, this gives you plenty of time to work around your current commitments. Don’t worry you can re-take the course Quiz if you do not pass first time, The Quiz has a minimum 80% correct answer pass rate and all certificates are valid for 2 years.

You must complete all levels (Videos) in this course in order to be able to take the Quiz.

Please Log in or Register an account if you are new to FlexiLearnHub in order to do this course. Thank You!

This course contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government License v3.0. © Crown copyright.