Special Diets and Disease Management
Hours: 1.00
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the use of special diets to manage disease progression and symptoms. The course engages the student in learning about the use of special (also known as therapeutic) diets to promote health, decrease adverse symptoms, and delay decline associated with chronic disease processes in older adults.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the use of special diets to manage disease progression and symptoms. The course engages the student in learning about the use of special (also known as therapeutic) diets to promote health, decrease adverse symptoms, and delay decline associated with chronic disease processes in older adults.
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0145-32625
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Group Homes
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0145-32572
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oregon Department of Human Services
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2;
Approval # 224-0145-32688.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Discuss dignity of residents in relation to eating and mealtime.
Understand the definitions of choking and aspiration.
List at least 5 finger foods that can be given to residents to encourage eating.
Assist a resident with eating while maintaining dignity and individuality.
Describe at least 5 safety measures that should be taken to protect residents while allowing him/her to enjoy mealtime as much as possible.
List several environmental factors that could enhance the resident’s dining experience while maximizing safety and encouraging eating.
Understand the importance of food choices and how to incorporate the residents preferred/favorite foods.
Dr. Munoz is a Clinical Nutrition Manager responsible for guiding the clinical nutrition therapy services and supervising the performances of 65 dietitians in 78 skilled nursing facilities. Her responsibilities include development, communication and implementation of efficient and effective nutrition protocols. Dr Munoz teaches, reviews manuscripts, writes continuing education programs and works on evidence analysis projects for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Disclosure: Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RD, FAND has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
