Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

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Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

Instructors: Hilary Gupte

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

You will learn how hydration, nutrition, and pain management support recovery, wellbeing, and improved clinical outcomes
You will learn to assess hydration, nutrition, and pain, recognise key signs, and respond with suitable care interventions
You will learn how healthcare staff support nutrition, fluids, and pain needs with appropriate care, empathy, and clinical insight

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There are 2 modules in this course

You will learn to assess hydration status, nutritional status, and pain while promoting patient comfort using both clinical skills and compassionate communication. You'll also explore how dignity and empathy influence outcomes.

This course is perfect for those entering or considering patient support roles, whether in social care, healthcare assistance, or vocational training. With practical, scenario-based learning, you’ll gain insight into the fundamental needs that promote recovery and well-being. You’ll develop confidence in managing discomfort, encouraging patient independence, cultivating compassion in healthcare, and supporting holistic care. It’s also highly relevant to early undergraduate learners seeking to improve their understanding of front-line patient needs.

Explore how something as simple as food and fluid can transform a patient’s health. This module introduces you to the practical and emotional importance of hydration and nutrition, teaching you how to assess hydration status and recognize nutrition-related needs in a variety of care environments.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 15 minutes

Hydration, nutrition and pain management Introduction3 minutesPreview module
Why Hydration and Nutrition Matter in Patient Recovery1 minute
Identifying Dehydration and Malnutrition in Patients1 minute
Supporting Patients with Feeding and Hydration Needs1 minute
Special Dietary Considerations in Healthcare1 minute
The Role of Healthcare Workers in Nutrition Management1 minute
Simulation: Pick a Plate - Fuel for Healing0 minutes
Case study - Dehydration Due to Insufficient Fluid Intake1 minute
Case study - Severe Dehydration Due to Vomiting1 minute
Case study - Malnutrition and Referral to a Dietitian1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Hydration and Nutrition30 minutes

Pain is more than discomfort, it affects every part of a person’s life. In this module, you’ll gain the skills to identify, assess, and manage pain effectively ensuring your approach aligns with the principles of compassion in healthcare.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 10 minutes

Pain management fundamentals Introduction2 minutesPreview module
Understanding Acute and Chronic Pain2 minutes
Assessing Pain Tools and Techniques2 minutes
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological Pain Management1 minute
The Role of Healthcare Workers in Pain Management1 minute
Simulation: Behind the Pain0 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Pain Management Fundamentals30 minutes

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Compassion in healthcare improves patient experiences, builds trust, and supports emotional recovery. In this course, you’llencounter several reasons why compassion is important in healthcare, especially when managing pain, supporting nutrition, and placing patient dignity at the heart of responses to discomfort

By the conclusion of the course, you’ll learn how to assess hydration status by recognizing physical signs of dehydration and monitoring fluid intake. This helps ensure safe, effective care, especially in recovery or long-term settings

This course teaches how to assess nutritional status, including observing eating patterns, identifying risk factors for malnutrition, and applying person-centered interventions

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