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Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition

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Price
£14.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition online course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Care Certificate Standard 8 focuses on Fluids and Nutrition, equipping care workers with knowledge and skills to support individuals with their fluid and nutritional needs. This includes understanding hydration, supporting eating and drinking, accommodating special dietary requirements, and monitoring food and fluid intake.

Additionally, care workers must follow food hygiene principles to ensure food safety from production to consumption and prevent foodborne illnesses. Combining these efforts promotes healthy habits and well-being in health and social care settings.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims of this Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition online course are to:

  • Appreciate the importance of nutritious food on a person’s health and well-being.
  • Understand the processes of properly preparing and handling food.
  • Realise the effects of contaminated food on the health of individuals.
  • Value offering support to the vulnerable on food safety.

Learning objectives

This Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition online course will:

  • Outline the importance of food safety, including hygiene.
  • Understand the importance of diligence in food preparation.
  • Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and well-being.
  • List the different signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration.
  • Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition online course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food.
  • Explain the importance of proper nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and well-being.
  • List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration.
  • Support and encourage individuals to drink according to their plan of care.
  • Ensure any nutritional products are within reach for those who have restrictions on their movement/mobility.
  • Support and encourage individuals to eat according to their plan of care.
  • Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person.

Why is this course essential?

The Care Certificate Standard 8 course is essential as it provides care workers with the knowledge and skills to support individuals' fluid and nutritional needs. It covers hydration, healthy eating, dietary requirements, and food hygiene principles. This course is crucial for promoting well-being, preventing foodborne illnesses, and ensuring high-quality care in healthcare settings.

What is covered in this course?

This Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition online course is divided into the following:

  • Unit 1 - Introduction
  • Unit 2 - Food safety legislation
  • Unit 3 - Vulnerable people
  • Unit 4 - Nutrition and hydration for wellbeing
  • Unit 5 - Work in a person-centred way
  • Unit 6 - Offering additional support
  • End of course assessment.

Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

The Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition was developed for new healthcare and social care staff as part of their workplace induction.

The primary audience of the Care Certificate is healthcare support workers or adult social care workers. It is also suitable for existing health and social care staff who do not hold recognised qualifications.

Clinical support roles

The Care Certificate Standard 8 is suitable for those giving support to clinical roles in the NHS and other healthcare settings where there is any direct contact with patients, including:

  • Health care assistants
  • Care support workers
  • Assistant practitioners.

Adult social care workers

The Care Certificate Standard 8 is also suitable for those giving support in community settings, including:

  • Adult social care workers in residential, nursing homes and hospices
  • Care home workers
  • Domiciliary care staff.

Non-clinical roles

The Care Certificate Standard 8 is also suitable for other social care roles, including:

  • Caring volunteers
  • Porters
  • Cooks
  • Drivers with direct contact with patients/ service users.

Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids and Nutrition | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited.

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Bella asked:

Hello, I could not find LearnPac Systems on Ofqual site. Are you registered under Ofqual? Could you please share your qualification number? Thanks!

Answer:

Good day Bella Thank you for your enquiry. Our Care Certificate Standard 8 - Fluids & Nutrition online course is a CPD Accredited training course as specified in the title. Our CPD Certification Service corporate membership number is 11177 (The Mandatory Training Group UK). Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Tim LearnPac Support Team

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