Care Certificate Standard 8 – Fluids and Nutrition

Care Certificate Standard 8 – Fluids and Nutrition. This online course can be studied alone, or can be studied as part of the full 16 standards for the Care Certificate. To view and pay the discounted fee £10 for all 16 different standards of the Care Certificate, see the available options by clicking through this category link https://www.leaderinadultcare.com/category/care-certificate-16-standards Overview and Objectives of this course for Care Certificate Standard 8 – Fluids and Nutrition This course introduces the importance of adequate fluids and nutrition to maintain health and well-being. The coursework includes the signs and symptoms to look out for to avoid poor nutrition and dehydration, as well as how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration within a care plan. By the end of this course you should be able to: 1 - Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing 2 - Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food 3 - List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration 4 - Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration