Nutritional Requirements Course
Gain expertise in meeting nutritional needs for adults in extended care facilities. Develop abilities in planning dysphagia diets, adapting nutrition for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, designing tailored menus, monitoring intake and health indicators, and navigating ethical challenges to provide secure, personalised, and effective dietary support in Namibian care contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course equips you with skills to evaluate energy, protein, and fluid requirements for adults, create safe meal plans for long-term care settings, and manage swallowing difficulties using texture-altered foods and thickened drinks. You'll gain knowledge on handling chronic illnesses, tracking food intake and body weight, adhering to safety protocols, and addressing ethical dilemmas, patient refusals, and family issues through proper documentation and assurance.
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Develop skills
- Plan dysphagia diets using IDDSI framework for safe texture changes.
- Develop menus for long-term care with portions suited to health conditions.
- Adapt diets for chronic issues including diabetes, high blood pressure, and excess weight.
- Monitor intake by recording weights, fluids, and risks with accurate records.
- Handle ethical aspects like refusals, permissions, and cultural eating habits.
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