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Assisting with ADLs Nutrition and Diet

Description
This course will present information on basic nutrition, factors affecting nutrition, common types of diets, the importance of fluid balance, and meal preparation. Appropriate, effective skills for feeding a client and measuring intake will also be presented.
Delivery

This is a self-paced course with optional knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion.

Objectives
  • Define nutrition
  • List the six basic nutrients
  • Discuss basic nutritional needs of the client
  • Describe physical factors affecting the nutrition of the client
  • List psychological and social factors affecting nutrition
  • Identify nutritional needs of an infant
  • List the nutritional needs of a young child
  • Identify common types of diets
  • Discuss the importance of fluid balance
  • Demonstrate the proper procedure for measuring intake
  • Discuss the aide's role in meal planning in the home environment
  • Discuss the aide's role in meal planning in a facility
  • Identify steps for proper food storage
  • Identify considerations when preparing meals
  • List herbs and spices to enhance the taste of food
  • Demonstrate the proper procedure for feeding a client
Contact Time

3.3 Contact Hour: based on 60 minute contact hour

Estimated Time

The estimated time for completion for this activity is 3.3 hour(s).

Intended Audience

This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of personal care workers.

Disclosure Statements:
Author Updating

Patricia Jump - RN PHN MA

Technical Nurse Consultant, President Acorn's End Training and Consulting. Patricia Jump received her Bachelor's in Nursing Degree from Winona State University and her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University. She has over 25 years experience in the health care field and almost two decades of public speaking experience. As a professional trainer and consultant, Patricia conducts seminars across the country for all levels of employees in business, professional associations, educational organizations, churches, and government agencies. Additionally, she serves as personal coach, consultant, and retreat facilitator for home care leaders and organizations throughout the nation.

Author Originating

Kathy Richie - BSN RN Program Director Allied Health Continuing Education Rochester Community and Technical College

Kathy Richie received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from the College of St. Teresa with a minor in Psychology. She has over 13 years experience in the health care field and a decade of experience in the design, development and provision of adult/healthcare professional continuing education. Kathy also serves as director of the Heartland Regional Geriatric Education Center for southeastern Minnesota, which is supported by the Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center, part of the University of Minnesota's Center on Aging.

Kathy is a member of the Program Services Committee of the Alzheimer's Association, Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter as well as a member of the Leadership Council for the Alzheimer's Association Southern Minnesota Regional Center.

Copyright

Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.

Acknowledgment

This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota. Development was funded from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Course Code
PCW_AN
Course Category
Personal Care Worker Health