Nutritional Requirements Course
Gain expertise in meeting nutritional needs for adults in long-term care settings. Develop abilities in planning dysphagia diets, adapting nutrition for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, designing tailored menus, monitoring intake and weight, and navigating ethical challenges to provide safe, effective, and personalised care that improves resident wellbeing and safety.

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, and manage swallowing difficulties using texture-altered foods and thickened drinks. You'll gain knowledge on handling chronic illnesses, tracking intake and body weight, adhering to safety protocols, and addressing ethical dilemmas, refusals, and family issues through confident actions and proper records.
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Develop skills
- Plan dysphagia diets by applying IDDSI framework levels for safe texture changes.
- Develop menus for long-term care with portions suited to specific health conditions.
- Adapt diets for chronic issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and excess weight.
- Monitor food and fluid intake, track weight changes, and document warning signs accurately.
- Handle ethical aspects of nutrition care including refusals, consent, and cultural preferences.
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