Assisting a Person to Eat
By the end of this course, learners should understand how to...
- Provide Feeding assistance for individuals with different abilities, including those with coordination issues or swallowing disorders.
- Provide Person-centred care during mealtime, focusing on comfort, dignity, and social interaction.
- Meal prep and present food, ensuring it is accessible, safe, and at the correct temperature.
- Watch for Signs of eating difficulties, such as choking, excessive drooling, or swallowing pain.
By the end of this course, learners should understand how to…
- Provide Feeding assistance for individuals with different abilities, including those with coordination issues or swallowing disorders.
- Provide Person-centred care during mealtime, focusing on comfort, dignity, and social interaction.
- Meal prep and present food, ensuring it is accessible, safe, and at the correct temperature.
- Watch for Signs of eating difficulties, such as choking, excessive drooling, or swallowing pain.
Featured Review
“This course explores the vital role you have in assisting service users to eat. It covers a range of important factors.“
Akendra Thakulla – Royle Care
Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about applying eye drops.
Video-based course, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate
Subjects covered include:
- Assisting with eating.
- Person-centred care.
- Meal preparation.
- Swallowing issues.
On average this online course should take around 10 minutes to complete.
