Description
Provide training on nutrition to nurses and other medical staff, as well as catering staff.
Alternative labels
train medical staff in nutriton
provide nutrition training to medical staff
provide training to medical staff on nutrition
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Train medical staff on nutrition is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Dietitian: Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore people’s health. Using evidence-based approaches, dietitians work to empower individuals, families and groups to provide or select food which is nutritionally adequate, safe, tasty and sustainable. Beyond healthcare, dietitians improve the nutritional environment for all through governments, industry, academia and research.
Optional skill
Train medical staff on nutrition is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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