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Fluids and Nutrition in Care training

Six microlessons on nutrition and hydration in care: keeping food safe, spotting malnutrition, screening and care planning, balanced diets, hydration and mealtime support, with a certificate of completion.

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  • 6Microlessons
  • IncludedCertificate of completion
About this course

What the Fluids and Nutrition in Care course covers

Malnutrition and dehydration are common in care settings, and they're easy to miss. This course covers why nutrition and hydration matter, keeping food safe, the signs and causes of malnutrition, nutrition screening and person-centered care plans, balanced diets and allergens, hydration, conditions such as dementia and dysphagia, cultural and religious needs, and your role at mealtimes.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Spot unplanned weight loss and other signs of malnutrition, and escalate them
  • Follow the three steps of a validated nutrition screening tool and the action each risk level needs
  • Build person-centered nutrition plans with a food-first approach and clear review goals
  • Apply food safety, allergen law and reasonable adjustments when planning meals
  • Encourage and monitor fluid intake to prevent dehydration
  • Support safe, dignified mealtimes with good positioning and adapted equipment
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter, and Keeping Food Safe
2Recognising Malnutrition: Signs, Symptoms and the Causes
3Screening and Care Planning
4Balanced Diet, the Five Food Groups and Foods to Avoid
5Hydration, Common Conditions and Cultural Considerations
6Your Responsibilities and the Home's

  1. Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter, and Keeping Food Safe: Why nutrition and hydration matter, and the basics of keeping food safe.
  2. Recognising Malnutrition: Signs, Symptoms and the Causes: The visible and hidden signs of malnutrition, and what causes it.
  3. Screening and Care Planning: Nutrition screening, risk levels and person-centered nutrition plans.
  4. Balanced Diet, the Five Food Groups and Foods to Avoid: The five food groups, the needs of older adults and managing allergens.
  5. Hydration, Common Conditions and Cultural Considerations: Daily fluid needs, preventing dehydration and cultural preferences.
  6. Your Responsibilities and the Home's: Your role at mealtimes, monitoring intake and when to escalate.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Fluids and Nutrition in Care (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Care workers and senior carers in residential, nursing and home care
  • Kitchen and catering staff in care settings
  • Registered managers and deputy managers
  • New starters who support people at mealtimes

Laws covered

  • Regulation 14, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Providers must meet people's nutritional and hydration needs.
  • Food Information Regulations 2014. Food businesses must give allergen information for the 14 major allergens.
  • Equality Act 2010. Meals and support should be adjusted for people's needs, including cultural and religious requirements.
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005. Decisions for people who lack capacity, including about food and drink, must be made in their best interests.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Fluids and Nutrition in Care training

How long is the Fluids and Nutrition in Care course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What are the signs of malnutrition?

Common signs include unplanned weight loss, loose clothing or rings, tiredness, low mood, poor wound healing and leaving food uneaten. Record what you notice and report it so the person can be screened.

Who should take this training?

Anyone who supports people to eat and drink in a care setting, from care workers and kitchen staff to registered managers.

How often should staff take this training?

Train people when they start and refresh it regularly, for example every 12 months or when care plans or policies change. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat automatically.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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