Nutrition and Hydration Training Online Course
If you are part of a team responsible for people’s nutrition and hydration, it’s important that you understand the terms that are being used, the nutritional requirements of the service users and the possible consequences of getting it wrong.
This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.

| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEL0218 | - | 65 minutes | Formal (multiple choice) | CPD | - |
| Module No. | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Course Structure | 70 |
| 2 | Defining the Terms | 70 |
| 3 | The Eatwell Plate | 70 |
| 4 | Hydration | 70 |
| 5 | Through-life Nutrition | 70 |
| 6 | Malnutrition and Overnutrition | 70 |
| 7 | The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool | 70 |
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)









