Nutritional Needs of Individuals in Care Settings College Certificate

Nutritional Needs of Individuals in Care College Certificate Course Details This induction session is about understanding and identifying the different reasons why individuals may have specific nutritional needs and specialised diets. Learners will develop their knowledge regarding nutritional needs and be able to outline requirements to enable individuals to eat and drink well. The session will cover environmental, social and presentation considerations, together with the promotion of independence for individuals. Learners will attend a 4 hour workshop which will provide underpinning knowledge. Learners will be provided with resources required on the day. A Course for All staff working in the adult health and social care sectors who are involved in the support and/or care of adults. Entry Requirements None required. Assessment Continuous assessment throughout the day. Learning Outcome There arefourlearning outcomes to this session. The learner will: 1Understand the nutritional needs that are unique to individuals. 2 Understand the effect that mealtime environments, presentation, and social aspects can have on an individual’s health and well being. 3 Be able to support an individual to enjoy good nutrition. 4 Explore aids and adaptations to promote independence. Progression after Programme The underpinning knowledge from this session could be used in conjunction with the Level Two Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults).