Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PENCAD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall nutrition therapy indications, the two ways to provide artificial nutrition, and the indications and contraindications for EN in children and adolescents.
Identify appropriate interventions for administering EN.
Recognize interventions necessary to help prevent complications of EN in children and adolescents.
Outline:
Section 1: Enteral Nutrition
About This Course
Importance of Nutrition and Growth
Nutrition Therapy
Artificial Nutrition
Administration of Enteral Nutrition
Methods of EN Administration
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Complications and Best Practices
Complications of EN
Evidence-Based Interventions
Education and Prevention
Preventing Complications
Fundamental Care Techniques
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 19 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home and Community Based Services, Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.