Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping
Presented by Medbridge Team
Course Objectives
1. Outline how to plan nutritious meals using the client’s care plan and basic dietary guidelines, including common special diets
2. Identify smart grocery shopping practices, including building a list, reading nutrition labels, comparing prices within a budget, and handling the client’s money responsibly
3. List safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices that protect clients at higher risk for foodborne illness
4. Recognize the importance of honoring each client’s cultural, religious, and personal food preferences within the care plan
5. Name the mealtime concerns that a PCA should report to the supervising nurse
This course was written in alignment with the federal definition of Medicaid personal care services under 42 CFR §440.167 (Personal Care Services), which establishes the scope of services that personal care aides furnish in the home: Estimated Runtime: 30 minutes
Reviewed and approved by
Kim Tate, RN, BSN
NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company’s legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.
Meet your instructor
Medbridge Team
Combining powerful digital patient care tools with the highest-quality education, Medbridge is committed to making healthcare better for both providers and patients. Organizations across the care continuum use Medbridge to provide an enriched, digitally enabled experience that engages patients while streamlining and…
Chapters & learning objectives
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.