Care Certificate Standard 8 – Fluids and Nutrition – Online CPD Certified
£14.99
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Care Certificate Standard 8 - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course for front-line healthcare and social care support workers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Food hygiene refers to the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption. Food can become contaminated at any point during slaughtering or harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, transportation and preparation.
Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes several routines that should be followed to avoid potential health hazards.
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Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
The online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course was developed for new healthcare and social care staff as part of their workplace induction.
The primary audience of the Care Certificate is Healthcare Support Workers or Adult Social Care Workers. It is also suitable for existing health and social care staff who do not hold recognised qualifications.
Clinical support roles
The Care Certificate Standard 8 is suitable for those giving support to clinical roles in the NHS and other healthcare settings where there is any direct contact with patients, including:
- Health Care Assistants,
- Care Support Workers, and
- Assistant Practitioners.
Adult social care workers
The Care Certificate Standard 8 is also suitable for those giving support in community settings, including:
- Adult Social Care workers in residential, nursing homes and hospices,
- Home care workers, and
- Domiciliary care staff.
Non-clinical roles
The Care Certificate Standard 8 is also suitable for other social care roles include:
- Caring volunteers,
- Porters,
- Cooks, and
- Drivers with direct contact with patients/ service users.
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What is covered in this course?
This online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course covers the following:
- Unit 1 - Introduction
- Unit 2 - Food safety legislation
- Unit 3 - Vulnerable people
- Unit 4 - Nutrition and hydration for wellbeing
- Unit 5 - Work in a person-centred way
- Unit 6 - Offering additional support
- Summary.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims of this online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course are to:
- Appreciate the importance of nutritious food on a person’s health and wellbeing.
- Understand the processes of properly preparing and handling food.
- Realise the effects of contaminated food on the health of individuals.
- Value offering support to the vulnerable on food safety.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene.
- Understand the importance of diligence in the preparation and handling of food.
- Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing.
- List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration.
- Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Care Certificate Standard 8 (Fluids, Nutrition and Food Safety) training course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food.
- Explain the importance of proper nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing.
- List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration.
- Support and encourage individuals to drink according to their plan of care.
- Ensure any nutritional products are within reach for those who have restrictions on their movement/mobility.
- Support and encourage individuals to eat according to their plan of care.
- Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person.
Why is this Care Certificate Standard 8 training course important?
It is essential for health and social care providers to observe the core principles of food hygiene and food safety. What we eat is vital to our health and well-being and how we look, feel and function. People must have a diet that is safe to eat and has all the nutrients they need.
Food safety is essential when preparing and handling food. Not all substances and objects that can cause harm or illness can be seen. This means that people can become ill from eating food that tastes normal and looks safe. Whether you occasionally make someone a snack such as a sandwich or are regularly involved in preparing meals, you should always make sure that the food is safe to eat.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
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Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
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We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
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You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
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