Nutrition and Hydration
Location: Rochester Community Hub
Overview
MEETS CARE CERTIFICATE STANDARD 8
COURSE AIMS
• To enable delegates to understand the importance of hydration and a nutritional diet
• To enable delegates to have an awareness of the signs of dehydration and malnutrition
• To enable delegates to have an awareness of how to support residents who have difficulty with eating and drinking
• To explain the risks associated with not having a nutritional diet
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to
• Understand the importance of hydration and a nutritional diet
• Have an awareness of the signs of dehydration and malnutrition
• Understand what support can be offered for regarding difficulties eating and drinking
• Have an awareness of the risks associated with not having a nutritional diet.