Care Certificate Standard 8 | Fluids and Nutrition

Online Care Certificate Standard 8 Course – Fluids and Nutrition – Level 1

Welcome to our online care certificate standard 8 course – Fluids and Nutrition. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes several routines that should be followed to avoid potential health hazards.

Care Certificate Standard 8 Course Description

Course aims and objectives

• Provide essential training resources in a meaningful and engaging way
• Additional eLearning materials that can be used as quick references during the courses and in the workplace
• End of course knowledge assessments that will generate a FREE CPD certificate
• FREE blended learning environment for individuals and organisations

What is covered in this online course?

• Learning outcomes
• Introduction
• Food Safety Legislation
• Food Allergens
• Food allergies and anaphylaxis
• Vulnerable people
• Food safety precautions
• Health and well being
• Hydration for well being
• Identifying poor nutrition and hydration
• Promoting adequate nutrition and hydration
• Assisting individuals with nutrition and hydration
• Online learning resources
• Summary

Who is this care certificate standard 8 course for?

• Doctors
• Registered Nurses
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Healthcare Assistants
• Social Care Workers

Requirements

For classroom training courses:

• Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
• Wear comfortable clothing

For online courses:

• Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:

• Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
• Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
• Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals