Assisted Eating, Drinking, Nutrition and Hydration - Learning and Development courses

Course Title Assisted Eating, Drinking, Nutrition and Hydration
Course Information

To ensure staff have the skills, knowledge, confidence and ability to support people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.

 

  • Identify and explain ways to work in a person-centred way to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration to patients/clients
  • Have an overview of the risks of malnutrition and dehydration and be able to assess for those at risk
  • Have an awareness of swallowing problems (dysphagia) and how to implement dysphagia management plans
  • To be able to prepare oral intake for people with differing needs
  • Support with safe feeding techniques including practical experience
  • Undertake mouthcare competently and support with oral healthcare

 

For external delegates to Hull City Council, this course comes at a charge of £35+VAT per person.
Course length 3 Hours
Target group

All staff who manage and work in a care home, including managers.
Dates
  • 26th September 2025; 9am - 12pm 
  • 18th November 2025; 9am - 12pm
  • 9th February 2026; 9am - 12pm 
Venue Brunswick House,
Stand Close,
Hull,
HU2 9DB
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How to apply

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).