Nutrition & Hydration in Older People Residential settings – Cohort 01

Course fee: Non-member: £45+VAT | Associate Member: £34+VAT | ACE Member: £30+VAT | HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*

3 hour course via Zoom
This course equips participants with essential knowledge of the importance of maintaining proper nutrition and hydration, particularly in the care of vulnerable individuals. Through engaging discussions, group activities, and real-world scenarios, this course covers the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, effective assessment tools, and strategies to support individuals facing difficulties with eating and drinking. Ideal for both care professionals and healthcare professionals, this course fosters awareness of the crucial role of balanced diets and hydration in overall well-being.

Learning Outcomes
• Understand the importance of hydration and a balanced nutritional diet
• Identify signs and causes of dehydration and malnutrition
• Utilise assessment tools such as MUST and Waterlow scoring to assess nutritional risks
• Recognise strategies to support individuals with difficulties eating or drinking
• Understand the risks associated with poor nutrition and inadequate hydration

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred