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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Older Adults

Course Expires October 31, 2027

Credits: 35

Profession: RDN/NDTR

Required Reading 1

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Optimize nutrition care of older adults with the latest evidence-based practices and strategies!

The required reading for this course is a comprehensive practice guide written and edited by leading experts in the field of gerontological nutrition. The required reading provides nutrition care professionals with the latest evidence-based practices and strategies for optimizing nutrition care of older adults. Topics covered include but are not limited to nutrition assessment of the older adult, disease states and interventions, patient-driven care, community resources, and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs) that work with an aging population in any setting.

A case-study based CPE exam helps the reader apply the information in the required reading to their work setting and patient caseload.

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, the participants will be able to:

Interpret and integrate evidence-based research and literature in decision-making for the nutrition care of older adults.
Integrate relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current nutrition practice models for older adults.
Advocate for and adhere to workplace regulations and organizational policies in post-acute care settings.
Integrate knowledge of macro- and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism for older adults into practice.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Older Adults Course awards 35 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 185856 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring

CDR Course Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
5.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
8.1.1 Advocates for and adheres to workplace safety legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
9.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro-and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The answer to Test Your Knowledge is “a. vitamin C and niacin.”

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: Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: A Handbook of Nutrition throughout the Continuum of Care.

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.

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