About Specialized Diets and Nutrition
Hours: 1.00
Adequate nutrition is an essential component to the care of all individuals, especially older adults and those with certain health conditions. Proper nutrition in older adults is vital in promoting strength and independence. This course discusses essential nutritional support, types of diets, and specialized nutrition focusing on the older adult. It also discusses diets for specific conditions, alternatives to proper nutrition, and the benefits and risks of specialized nutrition delivery methods.
Adequate nutrition is an essential component to the care of all individuals, especially older adults and those with certain health conditions. Proper nutrition in older adults is vital in promoting strength and independence. This course discusses essential nutritional support, types of diets, and specialized nutrition focusing on the older adult. It also discusses diets for specific conditions, alternatives to proper nutrition, and the benefits and risks of specialized nutrition delivery methods.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Explain why liberalized diets should be part of a nutrition care plan
Identify two nutritional concerns that a nursing assessment may reveal
Recognize at least two ways to decrease the risk of aspiration when using enteral nutrition
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Nutritional Support
Nutritional Concerns
Undernutrition & Malnutrition
Interdisciplinary Approach
Goals
Assessments
Albumin
Review
Summary
Section 3: Providing Basic Nutritional Support
Role of the Dietitian
Nutritional Education
Restricted or Therapeutic Diets
Make Changes Slowly
Person-Centered
Liberalized Diet Plans
Review
Summary
Section 4: Types of Diets
Diabetic Diets
Cardiac Diets
Renal Diets
Cancer/Chemotherapy Diets
Diets for Wound Healing
Mechanically Altered Diets
Palliative Care Diets
End of Life
Review
Summary
Section 5: Nutritional Support, Supplements, and Stimulants
Snacks for Energy
Nutritional Supplements
Appetite Stimulants
Specialized Nutritional Support
Nasogastric Feeding Tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy and Nasojejunal Tube
Feeding Tubes and Dementia
Aspiration Risks with Feeding Tubes
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Kathleen is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has over 36 years of clinical and nursing education. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, critical care, acute care, Occupational Health, and nursing education. She recently worked as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
