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Malnutrition and Nutritional Screening for Adults

This learning covers the importance of identifying malnutrition for those individuals at risk of malnutrition and to take the appropriate action.

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  • 2 hours

Course summary

This learning covers the importance of identifying malnutrition for those individuals at risk and to take the appropriate action. It allows learners to explore the implications of malnutrition on the individual, the wider healthcare sector and social care.

Applicable audience

This learning is suitable for learners who work in a clinical or care setting.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this learning.

Delivery method

This learning is delivered by a virtual classroom.

Duration

This learning will take 2 hours to complete.

Materials and resources required

Learners should have access to a computer with an internet connection and Microsoft Teams.

Refresher

This learning should be completed as required.

Minimum/maximum learner numbers

A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 learners are required for this learning.

CPD Points

1.5

The aim of this learning is to provide healthcare staff with the underpinning knowledge to identify malnutrition for those at risk, advice and assessment guidance and the screening of individuals using the Malnutrition Screen Tool (MUST).

Learners will be able to:

  • Understand and describe what malnutrition is and the possible consequences to an individual's health
  • Calculate the risk of an individual using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
  • Identify individuals at risk of malnutrition and take appropriate action

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