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Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition
Last updated:
May 2026
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Full audio voiceover
1 CPD points
Description
The Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition course covers the essentials of hydration, nutrition, and food safety in healthcare. This online course shows how effective hydration and nutrition transform energy levels and well-being. Designed to be accessible to all, this course helps you build the vital skills needed in health and social care roles.
Through clear and engaging content, you’ll learn about the importance of balanced nutrition and hydration and learn to prevent malnutrition and dehydration, which are crucial for adults and children. It explains key principles of food safety and provides skills for ensuring food and drink accessibility for those with disabilities. You’ll also learn about using appropriate tools, distributing food according to personalised care plans, and reporting concerns to relevant professionals.
By the end of this care certificate standard 8 course, you’ll be prepared to thrive as a healthcare assistant, support worker, dietary assistant, or other health and social care role. This accredited course not only enhances your skills but also helps set you apart in a highly competitive field, empowering you to make a real impact on clients’ lives.
Enrol today to gain essential knowledge in fluids and nutrition and advance confidently in the health and social care industry.
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What you will learn in this course
- Highlight the critical role of food safety and hygiene.
- Recognise diligence’s importance in safe food preparation.
- Emphasise good nutrition’s role in health and well-being.
- Identify signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration.
- Strengthen collaboration with colleagues and safeguarding agencies.
- Understand how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration effectively.
- Address the health impact of proper hydration and nutrition.
- Foster teamwork for safeguarding and improving public health.
Who Should Take This Course
- Health care assistants
- Care support workers
- Assistant practitioners
- Non-clinical roles
- Adult social care workers
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Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition
Curriculum
Introduction to the concept of fluids and nutrition.
Introduction to Fluids and Nutrition
Ensure individual support following the care plan
Learn to streamline nutrition and fluid within Plan of Care
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