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Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition Training – Promoting Health and Wellbeing

£15.00

This Care Certificate Standard 8 Fluids and Nutrition course provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge to support individuals in maintaining good hydration and nutrition. It forms part of the Care Certificate framework and can be taken as a standalone module or as part of the full package.

The course explains why hydration and nutrition are vital for health, how to ensure individuals have access to fluids, and how to support them with food and nutrition in line with their care plan. In addition, learners will explore the risks of poor nutrition and dehydration, as well as the importance of monitoring and recording intake accurately.

By the end of this Care Certificate Standard 8 Fluids and Nutrition training, participants will understand how to promote wellbeing, reduce risks, and provide person‑centred support that meets individual needs.

Why Care Certificate Standard 8 Fluids and Nutrition Matters

Good hydration and nutrition are essential for maintaining health, preventing illness, and supporting recovery. Without proper training, staff may overlook signs of dehydration or malnutrition, which can lead to serious complications. Therefore, this standard ensures workers know how to follow care plans, encourage healthy choices, and safeguard individuals’ wellbeing.

What You’ll Learn

  • The importance of hydration and nutrition in health and social care
  • How to support individuals to access fluids in line with their care plan
  • How to support individuals to access food and nutrition in line with their care plan
  • The risks of poor hydration and malnutrition
  • The role of accurate monitoring and record keeping

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain why hydration and nutrition are essential for health
  • Support individuals to access fluids according to their care plan
  • Support individuals to access food and nutrition according to their care plan
  • Recognise the risks of poor hydration and malnutrition
  • Apply person‑centred approaches to promote wellbeing

Who Should Take This Course

  • New starters completing the Care Certificate
  • Existing care staff needing a refresher
  • Healthcare assistants, support workers, and nurses
  • Anyone responsible for supporting nutrition and hydration in care settings

How it Works

After purchase, you get instant access. You can learn at your own pace on any device. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short online quiz. If you score 75% or more, you’ll receive your CPD-accredited certificate. You can retake the test as many times as needed, at no extra cost.

Course Highlights

  • CPD‑accredited online training

  • Practical, real‑world sales strategies

  • Flexible, self‑paced learning

  • Downloadable resources included

 

Assessment

  • Online multiple‑choice exam

  • Unlimited free retakes

 

Accreditation

This course is fully CPD‑accredited, meeting professional development standards.

 

Certificate

  • Instant digital CPD certificate upon completion

  • Shareable for CVs, LinkedIn, and professional records

 

Course Format

  • 100% online, self‑paced learning

  • Engaging modules with interactive resources

 

Course Duration

  • Approx. 2–3 hours of study time

  • 12 months’ access to all materials

 

Course Compatibility

  • Accessible on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

  • Best experienced using Google Chrome

£15.00

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