Malnutrition is frequently undetected and untreated causing a wide range of adverse consequences1 It is essential that everyone admitted to hospital and care is screened for malnutrition2
By the end of the course the trainee will be able to:
Recognise the importance and issues raised by Malnutrition
Understand the human consequences of Disease Related Malnutrition
Appreciate the healthcare consequences of Disease Related Malnutrition
Trace the evolution of Nutritional screening and key policy guidelines
Learn how to use the ‘MUST’ technique for nutritional screening
Look at options for nutritional support
Benefits of the course:
Available 24 by 7 from an Internet connected PC**
Easy and fun to use, even for staff not familiar with the use of computers
Easier to train a higher proportion of healthcare staff (and hence a direct benefit to patients)
Simplifies record keeping as to who has been trained and when
Frees up staff time for frontline duties
Includes an assessment with case study type workshops and Certificate on satisfactory completion
Can be used in parallel to existing face to face training
A good way to evaluate the benefits of adopting e-learning as one approach to CPD
Simple to set up and operate
Tailored introduction from a senior officer of the organisation such as the Director of Nursing and a certificate with the organisation logo and BAPEN endorsement
Nutrition Screening Training for ‘MUST’ has been endorsed by BAPEN. The Community version of the course is available now; the version for a Hospital setting is under development and will be available shortly. EasiLearning courses are already used by some 70 organisations throughout the UK
** PC requires Adobe Flash Reader V9 or later and connection to a printer. Pop ups should be enabled
Nutrition Screening Training for ‘MUST’
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the trainee will be able to:
Benefits of the course:
Try a short demonstration:
To see a short extract from the course:
Community version click here
Hospitals version click here
Nutrition Screening Training for ‘MUST’ has been endorsed by BAPEN. The Community version of the course is available now; the version for a Hospital setting is under development and will be available shortly. EasiLearning courses are already used by some 70 organisations throughout the UK
** PC requires Adobe Flash Reader V9 or later and connection to a printer. Pop ups should be enabled