Meal Assistance in Home Care

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20m
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CPD20m of CPD
First Published
Updated02 May 2023
Expires 30 May 2024
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia

Course Overview

This Ausmed Training Module will provide staff with the relevant training to assist home care recipients with a variety of needs, before, during and after meals.

Topics
  • Understanding meal assistance
  • Assistance before and during meals
  • Supporting clients after meals
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand why a client may need assistance during mealtimes.
  • Provide an appropriate level of assistance before, during and after meals.
  • Provide a pleasant and respectful meal service for those in your care.
Target Audience

All healthcare professionals and staff working in home care.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

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Details
CPD time20m
First Published
Updated02 May 2023
Expires
30 May 2024
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
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