Geriatric Nutrition: Nutritional Management of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities (Florida CNA Approved) – 2.0 CE/Contact Hours

This course covers age-related changes that occur in the physiology of older adults and how these changes can greatly impact the nutritional needs of those living in a long-term care facility. By taking this course, learners will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Recognize the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities.
• Identify nutritional complications that are commonly associated with older adults living in long-term care facilities.
• Describe how nutrition therapy can be applied to improve the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities.
• List appropriate techniques to improve the nutritional status of older adults living in long-term care facilities.
• Identify techniques that apply compassion, empathy and cultural sensitivity to nutritional interventions for older adults living in long-term care facilities.

This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. The course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.

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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Florida CNA, Florida Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nutrition, Long Term Care Facilities, Nurses, Nutrition Wellness, Nutritional Management, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, RN