Course Code: REL-PAC-0-OHSDN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe why liberalized diets should be part of a nutrition care plan.
Identify at least three nutritional concerns a specialized diet can address.
Recognize at least two ways to decrease the risk of aspiration when using enteral nutrition.
Outline:
Section 1: Providing Basic Nutritional Support
Nutritional Concerns
Assessments
Nutrition Education
Diets
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Types of Diets
Special Diets
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Comprehensive Nutritional Support
Personalized Nutrition Solutions
Specialized Nutritional Support
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.