Critical Care Nutrition
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 299 GBP
Course Overview
The Critical Care Nutrition course offers healthcare professionals the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide effective nutritional support in ICU and high-dependency settings. Covering enteral and parenteral nutrition, energy assessment, and multidisciplinary care approaches, this program is ideal for dietitians, ICU nurses, physicians, and clinical nutritionists aiming to optimise outcomes for critically ill patients.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of metabolic changes in critical illness,nutrition assessment, and importance of early nutritional intervention.
- Covers energy expenditure measurement, metabolic phases of critical illness, and impact on nutritional needs.
- Discusses indications, techniques, formula selection, and complications of enteral feeding in ICU patients.
- Reviews parenteral nutrition components, catheter care, metabolic complications, and monitoring protocols.
- Explores roles of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and fluid balance in critically ill patients.
- Covers nutrition management in sepsis, trauma, burns, respiratory failure, and renal impairment.
- Teaches methods to assess nutritional status, tolerance, and effectiveness of feeding interventions.
- Discusses ethical issues in feeding critically ill patients and the role of multidisciplinary nutrition teams.
- Reviews emerging therapies, immunonutrition, probiotics, and current evidence-based guidelines.
Skills Covered
- • Conducting nutritional assessments in critically ill patients
- • Planning and administering enteral and parenteral nutrition
- • Managing fluid balance, electrolytes, and micronutrients
- • Adapting nutrition support to complex clinical conditions
- • Evaluating feed tolerance and therapy effectiveness
- • Applying ethical frameworks in critical care decisions
- • Collaborating within a multidisciplinary ICU nutrition team
Why join this program?
- • Designed by critical care and nutrition experts.
- • Combines theory with clinical protocols and case applications.
- • Ideal for CPD and clinical specialisation in ICU care.
- • Enhances clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- • Equips professionals to improve nutrition outcomes in high-risk patients.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 72 hours of focused, expert-led online training.
- • Real ICU case examples and therapy planning assignments.
- • Self-paced format with flexible access.
- • Includes downloadable clinical tools and nutrition checklists.
- • Certificate valid for professional practice and CPD.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Understand the metabolic impact of critical illness.
- • Plan and manage enteral and parenteral nutrition in ICU patients.
- • Monitor and adjust feeding plans based on tolerance and condition.
- • Apply fluid, electrolyte, and micronutrient balance principles.
- • Address ethical concerns and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- • Integrate new research and guidelines into clinical nutrition practice.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
On completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Critical Care Nutrition issued by London Technology College. This certificate affirms your capability in delivering evidence-based nutritional support in complex care environments.
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- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • Based on current ICU protocols and nutritional guidelines.
- • Practical case-based learning with expert insights.
- • Valuable for roles in intensive care, dietetics, and clinical nutrition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This course is ideal for ICU nurses, dietitians, clinical nutritionists, physicians, and allied health professionals working in acute care.
Basic clinical knowledge is helpful but not required. The course is suitable for both early-career and experienced professionals.
Yes, in-depth modules cover both EN and PN, including indications, techniques, and management strategies.
Yes. Completion contributes to your Continuing Professional Development hours.
Yes. A UK-recognised digital certificate will be issued upon completion.
Absolutely. The course is accessible on all devices, including smartphones.
Yes, the course uses case-based learning to demonstrate practical application.