Specialized Nutrition Support (RCFE and RN) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hour

Specialized Nutrition Support (RCFE and RN) – 1.0 CE/Contact Hour

OnlineCourse

$20

DESCRIPTION

This is an advanced course about Specialized Nutrition Support, also known as Artificial Nutrition and Hydration of patients or residents. Course objectives are:

  • Define specialized nutrition support.
  • Describe the normal nutritional needs of the body.
  • Identify the two types of specialized nutrition support commonly used in a healthcare environment.
  • List the implications for initiation of specialized nutrition support.
  • Describe potential complications of specialized nutrition support.
  • Apply ethical principles to specialized nutrition support.

Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:

  • California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrators
  • California Nurses (CA BRN)

Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.