Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PENCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the indications and contraindications for enteral nutrition (EN) in children and adolescents.
Identify appropriate nursing interventions for administering EN.
Explain interventions necessary to help prevent complications of EN in children and adolescents.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Enteral Nutrition
Importance of Nutrition and Growth
Nutrition
Nutrition Therapy
Enteral Nutrition
Indications and Contraindications for EN
Review
Summary
Section 3: Administration of Enteral Nutrition
Routes of Administration
Post-Pyloric Route
Methods of Administration
Complications of Enteral Nutrition
Aspiration
Review
Summary
Section 4: Evidence-based Interventions
Intercultural Care
Family-Centered Care
Early and Ongoing Education
Preventing Complications
Appropriate Nursing Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
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: Introductory level Dietitians; 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.