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Assessment, treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
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Course description
This learning module will help you to recognise which groups are at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and understand how to assess people's vitamin D status. It also looks at how to support the prevention and treatment of low vitamin D levels, which typically involves supplementation and lifestyle changes.
Learning aims and intended outcomes
After completing the module and time out activities, you should be able to:
- Understand the physiology and role of vitamin D.
- Explain which groups are at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency and why.
- Outline the symptoms and long-term consequences of vitamin D deficiency.
- Understand what is involved in the treatment and monitoring of low vitamin D levels.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Sources of vitamin D
- Physiology and role of vitamin D
- High-risk groups
- Consequences and prevention of low vitamin D levels
- Symptoms and assessment
- Treatment and monitoring
- Conclusion
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Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Sources of vitamin D
- Physiology and role of vitamin D
- High-risk groups
- Consequences and prevention of low vitamin D levels
- Symptoms and assessment
- Treatment and monitoring
- Conclusion
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