Online Training
Module 1: Nutrition for the Older Person
Module Details
Our first module provides an understanding of the nutrition needs of older people and is the foundation for all other modules about nutrition care in aged care. It introduces the differences between the nutrition needs of older people in good health living their best life, and those who are frailer and require greater levels of support and care.
This module is presented as follows:
- Twelve videos (approx. 80 minutes in total)
- Downloadable resources
- Nutrition for the Older Person quiz
Cost: $35
One-time payment for 12 months access
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What you will learn
Topics covered in Module 1 include:
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Introduction to Nutrition for the Older Person Course
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Menu Planning Standards and Guidelines for Aged Care
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Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
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Nutrition for the robust older person
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Nutrition for the frail older person
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Hydration
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Important nutrients
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Protein and reading labels for protein
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Vegetarian diets
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Dairy issues
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Fibre
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Putting the learning into practice
Resources
Within this module, you’ll be able to access the following fact sheets, templates, examples and other resources:
- My Quality Improvement Plan
- Australian Guide to Healthy Eating material
- Poster
- Serves fact sheet
- Menus
- Fact sheets:
- Hydration
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Iron
- Protein for Older People
- The Vegetarian Diet
- Constipation
- Dietary Fibre
- Australian Guide to Healthy Eating menus
- Nutrition for the Older Person (recommended)
Outcomes
At the completion of this module, you should know:
The basics of nutrition for the older person.
Changes in nutrition needs across different ages.
Differences in needs depending on frailty of an older person.
Dietary and nutrition issues to watch out for.
Earn NPA Accreditation Certificates
When you have successfully completed the course you will be awarded with an accreditation certificate.
Explore our other Module Topics...
Module 2: Menu Planning & the Mealtime Experience
Module 3: Dementia & Nutrition
Module 4:
Malnutrition & Nutrition Support
