Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PENFI
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the indications and contraindications for providing enteral nutrition to infants in the post-acute care setting.
Explain the best practices for delivering enteral nutrition to infants via the various types and methods of using enteral access.
Describe the potential complications of administering enteral nutrition in infants and how to prevent them.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Enteral Nutrition
Meet Ariel
Nutrition Therapy
What Is Enteral Nutrition?
Indications
Malnutrition
Failure to Thrive
Impaired Feeding and Swallowing
Disorders of Absorption
Digestive Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Contraindications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Administration of Enteral Nutrition
Check-in with Ariel
Enteral Feeding Routes
Post-Pyloric Route
Methods of Delivery
Enteral Feeding Complications
Mechanical Complications
Gastrointestinal Complications
Infectious Complications
Aspiration
Skin and Stoma Issues
Review
Summary
Section 4: Best Practices for Administration
Overview
Hand Hygiene
Enteral Formula Preparation and Hang Time
Confirmation of Placement
Residuals
Safe Administration of Feedings
Medication Administration
Tube Flushing
Follow-up with Ariel
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.