Certificate of Training in Enteral Nutrition
(7.0 RN CE; 7.0 RD CPEU)
According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 3 million people globally receive enteral nutrition each year. This prevalence is due in part to the rise of chronic illnesses like cancer and neurological disorders, an improved and wider application of tube-feeding techniques, and an increase in the geriatric population and malnutrition cases.
Through the course of this training, you’ll discuss the various indications and contraindications for use; review classifications for enteral formulas; learn how to safely prepare and administer formula, understand potential complications associated with enteral tube feeding, and more.
Enroll in these required courses
Enroll in and complete these FOUR required online self-study courses.
If you’d like, you can also take many of these programs in a group setting. Contact your Abbott representative to schedule a program in your facility. If you need assistance, contact us.
Enteral Tube Feeding 101
In this course, you’ll learn about enteral tube feeding and discuss various indications and contraindications for use; recognize types of enteral access devices; review classifications for enteral formulas; and differentiate between enteral feeding methods (bolus, intermittent, cyclic, and continuous).
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Enteral Tube Feeding: Gastrointestinal Complications
In this course, Allison Krall, MS, RD, LD, CNSC will identify potential complications associated with enteral tube feeding; summarize management techniques for select complications; and review a clinical case study related to enteral feeding intolerance.
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Enteral Tube Feeding: Surgical and Metabolic Complications
In this course, David Evans, MD, FACS will describe complications of endoscopically and surgically placed feeding tubes; discuss approaches for the prevention and management of feeding tube complications; and review metabolic complications associated with enteral nutrition.
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Back to Basics: Enteral Formula Composition and Delivery Considerations for Adult Patients
In this course, Elizabeth Gallant, RD, LD, CNSC and Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC will review the main sources of protein, carbohydrate and fat used in enteral formulas; discuss novel ingredients added to enteral formulas; explain the benefits and limitations of enteral formula components for different patient populations; review common complications of enteral feeding; and more! Originally presented as a live webinar on October 25, 2023.
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Choose Three Electives
Select, enroll in and complete THREE of these electives.
If you’d like, you can also take many of these programs in a group setting. Contact your Abbott representative to schedule a program in your facility. If you need assistance, contact us.
Update on the ASPEN 2022 Critical Care Guidelines
In this course, Angela L. Bingham, PharmD will summarize the new 2022 American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) guidelines for the provision of nutrition support therapy in the adult critically ill patient; illustrate differences between the 2022 ASPEN and 2016 ASPEN/Society of Critical Care Medicine guidelines; discuss practical guidance on the implementation of the new guidelines; and discuss next steps for the ASPEN guidelines. Originally presented as a live webinar on May 24, 2022.
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Enteral Nutrition Tolerance and Gut Health
In this course, Elisabeth De Waele, MD, PhD will describe why early utilization of enteral feeding is needed to improve outcomes; discuss enteral nutrition tolerance in key patient populations; and recognize the importance of gut health in patients receiving enteral nutrition. Originally presented as a live webinar on May 24, 2022.
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Optimal Nutrition Therapy During and Post-ICU
In this course, Emma Ridley, PhD, MPH, BNutDietet, APD will review the challenges to nutrition intake in hospitalized adult patients; summarize the evidence on nutrition intake in the post-ICU hospitalized period; and describe best practices for optimizing intake during and post-ICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on May 24, 2022.
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Enteral Nutrition: Transitions of Care from Hospital to Home
In this course, Manpreet S. Mundi, MD will discuss challenges with optimal enteral nutrition delivery during transitions of care; describe novel nutrition support care models to manage complications of enteral nutrition; and will review advantages and challenges of telehealth utilization in home nutrition support. Originally presented as a live webinar on May 24, 2022.
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Addressing Gastrointestinal Tolerance in the ICU Setting
In this course, Ainsley M. Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN will review the basics of enteral nutrition digestion, absorption and tolerance; illustrate strategies for symptom management in patients experiencing GI intolerance in the ICU; and illustrate strategies for symptom management in patients experiencing GI intolerance in the ICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 16, 2022.
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Measuring Body Composition and Optimal Nutrition Support in the ICU Setting
In this course, Dr Van Zanten will summarize the prevalence and impact of muscle mass loss in the ICU; discuss the importance of assessing body composition in ICU patients; review feasible techniques for measuring body composition at the bedside; describe the role of protein and early enteral nutrition to improve outcomes; and discuss how we can achieve protein targets in ICU patients who are at risk for overfeeding. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 16, 2022.
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Beyond Basics: Addressing Gastrointestinal Intolerance in the ICU
In this course, you’ll describe mechanisms of action and the associated clinical characteristics of GI intolerance; review evidence-based approaches for managing GI intolerance in the critical care setting; and identify tailored interventions based on a patient's specific GI intolerances.
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New Evidence to Support Optimal, Early Nutrition Intervention to Improve Patient Outcomes
In this course, you’ll summarize new evidence supporting the benefits of early nutrition intervention in at-risk patient populations; illustrate the health, economic, and cost benefits of nutrition intervention; and evaluate the implementation of new evidence and science into clinical practice. Originally presented at the 2020 virtual ASPEN Conference.
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Putting Evidence Into Practice: Preventing, Managing and Treating Enteral Feeding Intolerance in the Critical Care Setting
In this course, you’ll review the prevalence of enteral feeding intolerance in the critical care setting; discuss evidence-based approaches in the prevention and management of enteral feeding intolerance; and identify nutrition interventions tailored to specific gastrointestinal intolerances to achieve enteral nutrition goals and improve patient outcomes. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 20, 2021.
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Gastrointestinal Intolerance in Critically Ill Patients: Definitions, Management and Nutrition Considerations
In this course, you’ll recognize and define GI intolerance in critically ill adult patients; review evidence-based guidelines for the management of GI intolerance in critically ill patients; and evaluate the potential role of nutrients in GI tolerance.
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Final Exam
The final exam is a capstone assessment of what you’ve learned through the course curriculum. Please take this exam only after you’ve completed each course.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (RO002), is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
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