FSNM-E-NSCP - FSNM Essentials Course – Nutrition Screening and Care Planning
Description
Welcome to the FSNM Essentials - Nutrition Screening and Care Planning course enrolment page
This course introduces the structured application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and the essential components of nutrition assessment, screening, developing care plans, and monitoring outcomes while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Key topics include culturally competent communication, nutrition counselling, motivational interviewing, and appropriate referral practices. The course also emphasizes accurate, professional documentation and legal responsibilities. Broader healthcare processes such as care conferences, goals of care discussions, and palliative nutrition approaches are addressed, with a focus on dignity, quality of life, and client satisfaction.
This course includes the following units:
- Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process
- Nutrition Assessments, Screening and Client Communications
- Documentation and Ethics
- Care Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Quality Monitoring
By the end of the course, you will be equipped to lead and support safe, respectful, and individualized nutrition care across healthcare environments.
Note: If you have been accepted to the Food Service and Nutrition Management in Healthcare Program do not enrol in this course version. Please refer to your acceptance letter for the correct course enrolment instructions. If you are unsure, please contact us fsnmprogram@healthcarecan.ca