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Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd Edition

Course Expires April 8, 2029

Credits: 10.75

Profession: RDN/NDTR

Required Reading 1

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This is the perfect course for anyone who works with parenteral nutrition, or anyone who needs to brush up on their knowledge and skills!

This comprehensive and evidence-based course includes a pocket guide reference for use in practice as well as a case study based course for applying your new found knowledge.

The evidence-based required reading can be used as a valuable tool by members of the nutrition support team in hospitals, post-acute care facilities, and home settings. It is an appropriate reference for audiences that range from beginners to the more advanced practitioner.

The required reading is an easy-to-understand, evidence-based guide for determining the need for parenteral nutrition, ordering nutrient solutions, monitoring patient response to therapy, and coordinating care with patients, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team. Topics covered include:

Practitioner indications for parenteral nutrition.
Information on vascular access, delivery systems and intravenous pumps.
A discussion of parenteral nutrients and formulations.
Initiation, advancement, and acute complications with parenteral nutrition.
Information on metabolic complications of long-term parenteral nutrition.
Delivery of parenteral nutrition in the home and at alternate sites.

This course uses a case-study based format to assess the reader’s knowledge and understanding of the content and their ability to apply it to clinical practice

Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options”, simply choose “CPE Test Only” to purchase the CPE self-study program.

After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:

Categorize patients into those who are and are not candidates for PN.
Distinguish between vascular access sites and delivery systems for PN.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nutritional components and medications involved in formulating a PN prescription.
Identify and manage complications of PN.
Integrate principles of PN with delivery of PN in home care or alternate settings.

This course is intended for: RDNs

Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd Edition awards 10.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 192473 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity

CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision making.
9.2.3 Seeks and analyzes new scientific information and how it impacts medical nutrition therapy.
9.2.4 Integrate new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
11.3.3 Prioritizes specific nutrition problems to inform nutrition care plans and processes.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition, Third Edition, is edited by Emily Schwartz, DCN, RD, CNSC and Renee Walker, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN.

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

Praise for Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition, 3rd Edition

This self-study course is an excellent evidence based program providing instructions on relevant information required to safely monitor and manage adults receiving parenteral nutrition.

Guidelines and Case Studies for Parenteral Nutrition
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC, LDN

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